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!
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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.
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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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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!
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