• GIRLS ON BOARDS

    A REGISTERED NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING GIRLS AND WOMEN TO LOVE THEIR BODIES, TRUST THEIR CORE AND FEEL THEIR POWER USING IMMERSIVE RECREATION EXPERIENCES AND VULNERABLE CONVERSATIONS.

     

    Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Skateboarding, Surfing

    & Snowboarding Experiences for Youth Ages 8-18.

     

    Free youth events are funded by our "Pay-it-Forward" SUP Tours & Lessons open to the public. Thank you for your support!

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  • PROGRAMS & EVENTS ON OFFER

    We aim to create empowerment through adventures and courage through embodiment experiences.

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    Halifax NorthWest Arm Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Thursday evenings this summer! 6-8pm

    Join us for a beautiful 2 hour paddle along Halifax's Northwest Arm.

    Departure from Saint Mary's Boat Club.

     

    - Open Paddles (All Genders, All Ages 8+)

    - Youth (Ages 8-18) Paddle

    - Private Group SUP Experience (For groups up to 12)

     

    No previous SUP experience is necessary! All equipment included, you just have to show up! We'll catch beautiful golden hour & sunset light, and learn lots from our Paddle Canada certified SUP Instructors.

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    Learn-to-Skateboard Sessions (HRM & Baddeck)

    A fun opportunity for youth to learn basic skate skills + safety, and gain confidence!

    All necessary equipment can be provided, all you have to do is show up!

    Wear flat-soled shoes, if possible!

    Girls/youth ages 8+

    Reach out for private session bookings!

    Programs can run indoors, in skateparks, or in tennis courts/large flat paved areas.

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    Bring Your Own Board (BYOB) HRM Paddles

    Friday evenings + Sunday mornings. Various HRM locations.

    BYOB PADDLE DATES:

    July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21

    Aug 9, 11, 23, 25

     

    Fun, easy-going SUP sessions led by Girls on Boards Instructor Sam. For anyone with a SUP looking for community, help with technique, or general confidence out on the water, these are the paddles for you! For anyones ages 14+

     

    Email samantha.stegen@gmail.com for registration information.

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    Learn-to-Surf Sessions - Free!

    Proudly made possible by funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart & in partnership with East Coast Surf School

    A 1 hour surf lesson with instructors from East Coast Surf School at Lawrencetown Beach + Girls on Boards support!

     

    FOR GIRLS+ AGES 12-18 YEARS OLD.

    Transportation to and from the beach available upon request! Email/message us.

     

    Wetsuit and board rental included and can be kept for the day post-lesson!

    No previous surf experience necessary.

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    Help Girls on Boards sponsor more youth experiences.

     

    Your donations go directly to costs associated with our girls & teen programs. Every dollar counts!

  • JOIN OUR LEADERS TEAM

    WE NEED INSPIRED WOMEN TO BECOME GIRLS ON BOARDS LEADERS!

     

    • Do you have a deep passion for empowering girls to love their bodies and lead the way?
    • Have you had your own journey in learning to love your body and choose yourself and now you're ready to share it?
    • How does joining a team of women, becoming certified to guide stand up paddle boarding, surf, snowboard, and/or skateboard sessions and lead empowering conversations with youth sound to you?

  • GOT QUESTIONS?

    WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

    MAIN OFFICE - HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
    6138542266
    6138542266
    TEAM@GIRLSONBOARDS.CO

  • Our Sponsors

    Shoutout to the great organizations that help us make things happen!

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  • LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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