Love your Body, Trust your Core, Feel your Power.
Love your Body, Trust your Core, Feel your Power.
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.
All of our youth events are funded by our "Pay-it-Forward" SUP Tours, Lessons and Rentals open to the public. Thanks for your support!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS ON OFFER
We aim to create empowerment through adventures and courage through embodiment experiences.
Halifax NorthWest Arm Stand Up Paddleboarding
Thursday evenings this summer!
STAY TUNED FOR SUMMER 2024 DATES
Join us for a beautiful 1.5 hour paddle along Halifax's Northwest Arm. Departure from Saint Mary's Boat Club.
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.
Learn-to-Skateboard Sessions
A fun opportunity for youth to learn basic skate skills + safety, and gain confidence!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE 2024 DATES
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.
Bring Your Own Board (BYOB) HRM Paddles
Friday evenings + Sunday mornings. Various HRM locations.
STAY TUNED FOR DATES & LOCATION DETAILS
Fun, easy-going SUP sessinos 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 8+
Sponsored SUP Paddles - Girls 8-12
Our signature event!
STAY TUNED FOR 2024 DATES
A Body Positive Sponsored Stand Up Paddle Boarding Empowerment event for Girls. 1.5 hours, includes Basic SUP Skills instruction, paddling on the lake, group discussions and time for play.
No previous SUP experience necessary!
Sponsored SUP Paddles - Girls 13-18
Our signature event!
STAY TUNED FOR 2024 DATES
A Body Positive Sponsored Stand Up Paddle Boarding Empowerment event for Girls. 2 hours, includes Basic SUP Skills instruction, paddling on the lake, group discussions and time for play.
No previous SUP experience necessary!
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FOLLOW ALONG ON OUR ADVENTURES!
OUR MISSION
EMPOWERING GIRLS AND WOMEN TO LOVE THEIR BODIES, TRUST THEIR CORE
AND LEAD THE WAY.
We currently offer sponsored body positive stand up paddle boarding, skateboarding and snowboarding trips for female identifying youth ages 8-18.
Have Fun + Pay it Forward
Want to come SUP with us this summer?
Are you:
- Youth looking to join one of our Sponsored Body Positive SUP Trips?
- Looking to come along on a SUP trip in Nova Scotia this summer?
- A group, company or family looking to book a private guided SUP event?
- A non-profit group, team, squad or school interested in booking a SUP event for your all-female or mixed gender group?
- Interested in volunteering for the Girls on Boards team?
- Want to learn more about Girls on Boards mission and impact?
Help Girls on Boards sponsor more teen SUP trips.
Your donations go directly to costs associated with our teen programs. Every dollar counts!
JOIN OUR LEADERS TEAM
WE NEED INSPIRING WOMEN TO BECOME SUP LEADERS!- Do you have a deep passion for empowering girls to love their bodies and lead the way?
- Do your toes get all tingly when you think of stand up paddle boarding?
- 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 trips and lead empowering conversations with teen girls sound to you?
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GOT QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Book a Stand Up Paddle Experience with Us
New Dates Added June 2020 for this summer! All events will be following COVID-19 Safe Protocols
- PRIVATE SUP TOURS
All our private tours help sponsor the costs of our Girls on Boards Sponsored teen tours!
Enjoy a fun, connecting 2hr Stand Up Paddle Boarding excursion & Support a Great Cause.
Our Stand Up Paddle Boarding excursions have space for up to 6/12 people, a private/corporate event includes providing all boards and safety equipment, PFD's and a trained SUP guide. In addition we can offer an intro to SUP yoga, sunset tours or a beach bonfire to round out your evening.
Send an inquiry here to find out more.
The South Shore Project
We're hoping to fundraise and be able to open a full Girls on Boards HUB on the South Shore in 2021! We are looking for local sponsors and groups to help us fundraise so we can get a local set of paddle boards and trained leaders to be able to offer this recreation empowerment program in the South Shore area in a greater capacity for summer 2021! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 to fully fund two Certified & Insured Paddle Canada SUP Instructors with Girls On Boards leadership certification and full equipment for six to twelve participants. All contributions are appreciated, let's do this!
- SPONSORED GIRLS SUP EXPERIENCES
We offer sponsored 2-hour standup paddle boarding experiences for groups of up to 12 girls ages 8-12 or 13-18.
These paddles are for all levels, no SUP experience needed although you are required to have the ability to swim.
We aren't just going to be paddle boarding, we're going to be talking about confidence, body love and following your dreams
Sponsor a Teen, Let's make this happen together
Donate here: https://squareup.com/store/girls-on-boards
WOMEN'S SUP RETREATS
All of our private paddle boarding retreats are not only designed to create an atmosphere of growth and community, but they also sponsor our teen retreats.
Conversations will surround confidence in your body, life, relationships and work.
Book a private group retreat = sponsor a teen retreat.
View our Upcoming Women's Retreats or Submit a quick request here for info on booking a private or corporate group.
COME ON ONE OF OUR WOMEN'S SUP ADVENTURES
March 28 - April 4, 2020 . Belize Island to Island, Lodge to Lodge EPIC SUP Journey
Learn More: http://www.girlsonboards.co/women-s-adventures
Cost $2350: There's payment options available!
Reach out to our agent at Island Adventures
Lesley 1-800-667-1630, lesley@islandexpeditions.net - Space is limited
Teen Snowboarding Program
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