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CANOE CAMP Sultana Projects’ Canoe Camp is a terrific program for young paddlers (ages 8 – 11) looking to explore the great outdoors. Each day begins at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, Maryland, where participants meet the staff to play environmentally-themed games and look at maps to determine where that day’s paddle will take place. Campers then board a 15-passenger van towing a mobile canoe rig and travel to a put-in site on a local waterway. Once underway aboard canoes, students spend most of the day learning basic paddling skills, exploring creeks and marshes, pulling seine nets to sample marine life, beachcombing, and swimming. When time permits, afternoons are spent fishing with a hook and line, catching critters with hand nets, taking nature hikes, and visiting local County Stores to purchase popsicles. This is the ultimate way for children to experience all of the qualities that make the Eastern Shore such a special place! No previous paddling experience is required for children to participate in Sultana Projects’ Canoe Camp. The program is run by three experienced staff members that will work with each child to provide basic paddling and safety instruction. On the water, younger paddlers will have a staff member in the back of their canoe at all times, while older paddlers will be required to stay in close proximity to the instructors’ vessels. All paddling sites are located on protected waterways featuring sandy beaches or other points of interest where participants can get out of their boats to explore, swim, relax, and have fun. Sultana Projects uses 14’6” Old Town canoes that are specifically designed for maximum stability and easy maneuverability.
Programs are $225 per student Programs begin and end at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, Maryland. Children should be dropped off by 9:00 am and picked up at 4:00 pm sharp. Lunch is not provided. Paddlers should bring a bag lunch to camp each day which will be stored in coolers provided by Sultana Projects. Campers should be prepared to get wet and arrive at the program dressed accordingly. Footwear should consist of sport sandals, water shoes, or equivalent. Participants are advised to bring a “day pack” containing a towel, change of clothing, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Sultana Projects will provide additional water to ensure that each child stays adequately hydrated throughout the day.
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