Paddling - Friends and Family Camp - Paddle (William Watson Lodge)
General Camp Overview
RMA is very excited to return to hosting an inclusive camping experience for all at William Watson Lodge, including RMA program participants and their friends and family! Friends and Family Camp is an overnight camp from August 17th-21st, with daily scheduled activities such as hiking, biking, and paddlesports, running on the 17th,18th, and 20th! If you are interested in coming out to volunteer and celebrate this summer with us, please sign up here!
Activity Details Below:
- Activity: Group Paddle
- Location: TBD - Exact location will be confirmed 2-3 days out!
- What's Provided: RMA will provide all paddling equipment, including a kayak, PFD's (available equipment may vary depending on other program needs). Please note, participants get priority on equipment. You may bring your own equipment, if preferred.
- What to Wear/Bring: Volunteers are required to bring everything they need for a day on the water. This includes sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, snacks/lunch (nut-free), sunglasses, quick dry clothing, towel, and if available bear spray.
Accommodation and Carpool
There may be the opportunity for volunteers to camp at William Watson Lodge if you would like to volunteer for multiple days (please email me if you are interested in this option)! There will also be an opportunity to carpool from Canmore to WWL every morning if you would like to come out for one day, please email me if you are interested in a carpool!
Activity Information
There will be AM and PM slots for hiking, biking, and paddling every day that shifts are posted. If you have a specific activity request please reach out to me at volunteer@rockymountainadaptive.com. Otherwise, I will assign you to whatever activity you are qualified for or where ever we need you most!
If you have any questions at all please email me at volunteer@rockymountainadaptive.com
Qualifications Required
- Policies - Policy: Code of Conduct Must be Yes
- Policies - Policy: Safeguarding Must be Yes
- Policies - Vulnerable Sector Check Must be Yes, I have an updated copy
- Activity Training Sessions - Training: Paddle Sports Must be Yes
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | 12:45 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 12:45 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 12:45 PM | 4:15 PM |
