SCA Kids Resource Hub
Welcome to the Online Resource Hub for children who want to learn more about the world of paddlesports. This will be regularly updated with content, learning resources, creative ideas and competitions for kids of all ages - so keep an eye out! If you're out paddling using the knowledge learned here, make sure to use the hashtag #SCAKids on social media.
Paddle Reflection
Why not start by enjoying a slideshow of a trip you’ve been on? Talk and reminisce about each of your favourite aspects and things you found hard:
- What would you like to repeat?
- What do you want to avoid or have help with for your next outing?
- Did you have everything you needed? Equipment? Skills?
Why not begin a list or portfolio for your next trip?
This can easily become an important memento, can be a fun school or personal project and can be a powerful reference point of great pride for anyone in the family.
It will also house essentials like a packing list, food plan, photographs, learnings, training etc.
Paddle Fitness
Sport & Physical Activity Resource Bank:
- Have read of our hints & tips on How to keep fit
- Why not give Exercise bingo a shot?
Video Resources Bank:
Watch below for tips on how to keep in shape.
For a set of four videos on Shoulder Stability with Rachel Schofield, please click here.
Paddle Skills
Knot Tying Masterclass with Biscuit from Wee Adventures.
For more Knot Tying with Biscuit, why not visit the Wee Adventures Youtube page?
Camp Crafts with Biscuit from Wee Adventures.
Map Reading with Mark French
Paddle Planning
Water Safety
Every year people have accidents on the water both at home and on holiday because they don’t take simple precautions, so reaching people with water safety messages is vital. We want all paddlers to enjoy the water safely.
Activities:
- Play the Waterside Safety Challenge from the Canal & River Trust
- Watch these videos from British Canoeing
Reading:
- Here is some tips paddling with kids for parents
- Have a read of the Water Safety tips from Royal Life Saving Society's & Scottish Canals
- Click here and here to learn more about river hazards!
- Check out this flyer from ROSPA
Environmental Research
- River banks are an important part of the life of the river. They provide breeding sites for mammals and birds that feed in or near water, and a habitat for adult insects, such as dragonflies, emerging from the river. Click here to find out more.
- Click here for an Environmental Awareness Quiz or watch video on being Eco-friendly
- To find out how to increase your positive environmental impact, why not visit the Leave No Trace Behind website?
Paddle Fun & Games
CANOE KIDS
Do you feel like you're bored and there's never anything interesting to do? Complain no more, because the International Canoe Federation has created an online resource for you. On this page you'll find all sorts of free exciting activities to keep you busy and entertained until you are allowed outside again. You can work online, or print out our puzzles and colouring in activities so you can keep having fun, even when you can't get on to a computer!
