BayCreek PaddleSports Camp

BayCreek PaddleSports Camp offers a summer kids camp and PaddleSports Camp for kids and youth ages 8 to 17. The program also offers canoe classes, kayaking classes, paddleboard classes, a kayak merit badge class for scouts, private kayaking classes, group kayaking classes, guided group tours, group kayak or canoe rentals, war canoe rental, private canoe/kayak shuttle up the creek, and custom kayak lessons.

Programs

• Summer kids camp / PaddleSports Camp — kids; youth · Described as a highly rated favorite among campers.
• Canoe classes — Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tandem and solo canoe classes are offered.
• Kayaking classes — Beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayaking classes are offered.
• Paddleboard classes — Beginner, intermediate, and downwinding paddleboard classes are offered.
• Kayak merit badge class — A merit badge class for scouts.
• Private kayaking classes — Private kayaking classes are offered.
• Group kayaking classes — Group kayaking classes are offered.
• Guided group tours — Listed as a group activity option.
• Custom kayak lessons — Listed as a group activity option.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–17 years old
• General schedule: Race Night: every Wednesday from June to mid-August; Annual Cup Race: held in September; Rough Riders: Thursday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, June through August; Racing Team: April through September; Downwind Shredders: beginning in mid-August, each Wednesday evening, seven-week service.
• Facility hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Labor Day 2026-09-07 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the provider

BayCreek has taught paddling lessons to 1000's of students over 20+ years. Its mission statement says that teaching children a love of the outdoors and a love of canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards is a tradition in many families.

• Group kayak or canoe rentals — Listed as a group activity option.
• War canoe rental — Listed as a group activity option.
• Private canoe/kayak shuttle up the creek — Listed as a group activity option.

Last rentals must be on the water 1½ hours before closing. All equipment must be returned by closing. Rough Riders is only available to owners of sea kayaks purchased from BayCreek and requires prerequisites. Downwind Shredders is not a guided paddle, requires competent rough-water paddling and self-rescue, and is only available to owners of boards and/or kayaks purchased from BayCreek; paddlers must be deemed qualified by instructor.

Last updated August 26, 2026.