ORCKA stands for the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association and was founded in order to promote  development of safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational canoeists.

ORCKA courses are a great way for anyone to learn new skills and practice old ones.  The curriculum has been carefully thought out and the skills you develop on an ORCKA course can greatly heighten your enjoyment and safety while paddling white water... and the certification is an added bonus.  Many professionals need the certification and this may include you.  For example, teachers often need to complete an ORCKA course in order to lead Education programs in their board.  Camp counsellors and guides interested in leading white water programs often need ORCKA certification to get hired.  Also, anyone interested in remote canoe travel could benefit from taking a course.  Naturally, your skills should be rounded out with Wilderness First Aid and Rescue courses as well, but lets just think about one thing at a time!

Want to know more about what’s covered?  Follow these links to the ORCKA website to view complete Moving Water Level 1, or Moving Water Level 2 course descriptions.