Canoe Camp (for Grownups!)

Are you excited to get on the water this summer?

Come to the Gowanus Dredgers' Canoe Camp for two weekends of on-water adventure, skill-building, and summer camp vibes! Gain skills for feeling more confident on the water! Get ready to volunteer, lead trips, and make your own events. Plus earn badges for new skills! We’ll learn practical skills for exploring our urban waterways: paddling, radio communication, knots & line work, trip planning, chart reading, tides & currents, weather, water safety, and making events.

This four-session program runs over two weekend — June 7-8, June 14-15 (Saturday & Sunday) — from 10am -1:30pm. Sessions will build on one another, so participation in all sessions is expected.

Members-only pricing:

• Regular: $200 -- this is the full cost of the program for participants
• Supported: $100 -- for those unable to pay the full cost
• Pay-It-Forward: $300 -- for those able to help support the program.

New members (at any level) who complete the full program are also eligible to receive a free, one-season upgrade to Steward-level membership. If you’d like to attend and even the reduced cost is a hardship, or if you'd like to sponsor an (adult) canoe camper, .

About the Instructor

Danielle Butler is an avid water and camp enthusiast. She has sailed across the Atlantic, run a creative residency on a historic tugboat in Alaska, and has spent years making on-water events and boating in New York Harbor. Danielle teaches design at Fordham University and creates elaborate experiences, both celebratory and educational. She is also an ex-circus performer.

A basic annual membership ($35) is added to the ticket price. Read more about the Gowanus Dredgers membership levels here. If you're already a member, use the annual discount code included in your membership email to deduct the $35 fee.

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