• 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.

     

    Sponsored Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Skateboarding & Snowboarding Experiences female identifying youth ages 8-18.

    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!

  • SUP Trips, Camps and Events We Offer

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

    Halifax NorthWest Arm Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Thursday evenings this summer!

    July is Girls/Youth ages 8-18 / August is Open to All paddles!

    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.

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    4-Day Youth Paddle Boarding Skills Camp

    A fun opportunity for youth to learn basic SUP skills + safety, gain confidence, swim, and spend healthy time in nature!

    Is your youth looking for something fun + new to do this summer?

    Our 3-hour day camps are sure to check the box!

    9am - 12pm each day.*

    Open to ALL YOUTH - AGES 8-13 & AGES 12-16 (select the appropriate week)

    *In the case of a thunderstorm, we may try to push those hours back.

    Paddy's Island SUP Tours

    Ever wanted to paddle on the ocean, along beautiful Nova Scotia coastline, with supportive and empowering group?

    Join us for a 2 hour paddle at Paddy's Island through the arches at the top of high tide! Launching from the Pereau Boat Lunch in Canning, NS, this tour is one to remember.

    We'd recommend that you have some sort of SUP/water-sport experience prior to coming on this ocean paddle, but it's not mandatory.

    **Open to all genders ages 8+

     

     

    Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours

    A guided paddle of the beautiful Lumsden Pond Provincial Park at sunset!

    Come enjoy the sunset while on the beautiful water of Lumsden Pond! We'll cover basic SUP skills and make sure everyone is comfortable on the water. Plan for open conversations, beautiful scenery, a little yoga or a swim too!​

    No previous SUP experience necessary!

    **Open to all genders ages 8+

    Sponsored SUP Paddles - Girls 8-12

    Our signature event!

    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!

    Sponsored SUP Paddles - Girls 13-18

    Our signature event!

    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

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    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?

  • GOB Paddle Blog

    Learn about some of our paddling trips and adventures.

    3-Day Women's Stand Up Paddle Boarding Retreat July 25-28, 2019
    May 24, 2019
    This summer, do this for yourself, 3 days and 3 nights completely set aside to relax, reflect and adventure. Give yourself permission to leave the choices, decisions, stresses and responsibilities behind for a few days and come out into the wild & wonderful south shore of Nova Scotia for a...
    Teen Girls Learn to Snowboard Program - Winter 2019
    April 10, 2019
    Our goal with the Girls on Boards Snowboarding program was to introduce young women to a new sport and create a body positive, community of girls who have not had the opportunity to try non-traditional sports and would benefit from learning basic skills and cultivating a love for recreational and...
    Women's All-Inclusive Stand Up Paddle & Yoga Retreat at White Point Resort
    August 26, 2018
    It's not about the paddle boarding, and the rooms, the food, the entertainment (which are absolutely AMAZING at White Point Resort!) or who's there or who's not. This weekend retreat is all about giving women space to book time away and really reconnect, have a little fun, soak up some amazing...
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  • GOT QUESTIONS?

    WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

    MAIN OFFICE - WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
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  • Our Sponsors

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

  • LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

  • 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.

  • 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

     

    Sound Interesting? Fill out a quick application!

     

    *Currently, we're only offering trips in Nova Scotia Canada but if you don't live in these areas, please send an application in as we will be offering retreats where there is the most interest.

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