Here in Ottawa we are blessed with a downtown whitewater course and many natural rivers close-by that are great for whitewater paddling.
We are also lucky enough to have a summer camp so that urban kids can learn how to kayak in the city.
Leanne (pictured above) is one of our Tween Club members, who has attended the Ottawa River Runners Summer Camp.
According to her dad Roger: "The children develop technique, fitness, confidence, and self-discipline and have fun too! Of course this is true for many sports but I think there is a special element of confidence-building as children conquer their initial fears of going in rapids. The specific competitive sport that our club is involved in is called "Whitewater Slalom Canoeing and Kayaking" and it is an Olympic sport."
Sounds awesome.
