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!
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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:
- A teen 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 teen 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?
If you're interested, please take a minute to fill out this application. We're opening our team to leaders in Canada at this time, but if you're in another country, please apply and that will help us grow where we are needed!Paddle Experiences For Everyone!
Learn about our paddling trips and adventures.
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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.
SUP Trips, Rentals and Events We Offer
We create empowerment through adventures and courage through embodiment experiences.
4-Day Youth Paddle Boarding Skills Camp
A fun opportunity for youth to learn basic SUP skills + safety, gain confidence, swim, and have fun! *COVID-19 protocols.
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 8-12 & 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+
Special Sunrise, Early Bird, and Sunset paddle options available summer 2021!
Mother-Daughter Paddle Boarding Sessions
Create memories of learning together, build a future of outdoor adventures, share a love for playing outside!
Join us at the beautiful Lumsden Pond Provincial Park for an empowering experience together on the water. 1.5 hours.
No previous SUP experience necessary!
**Open to anyone ages 8+
Private Group Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours
A guided paddle of the beautiful Lumsden Pond Provincial Park for your group!
Great for all groups! Team bonding, work party, girls night, etc!
We can accommodate groups up to 12 people. Set pricing for groups of 6, 10, and 12. Led by certified Paddle Canada SUP Instructors.
No previous SUP experience necessary!
**Open to all genders ages 8+
**Larger Group Option**
2 Party Boards + 4 single SUPs = 20 people max.
$400 set price. 1.5 hour paddle. MESSAGE TO BOOK this option instead of the standard private group option (above).
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!
SUP Rentals (Hourly) - Lumsden Pond Hub
$15/hour per board. Must be over 8 years old to have own board.
Rent a Stand Up Paddle Board right at the edge of the water, on a beautiful summer day, glide around Lumsdens Pond Provincial Park. All equipment and safety gear provided as well as short on-shore lesson.
No previous SUP experience necessary.
*Boards must be kept on this lake.
Party Board SUP Rentals (Hourly) - Lumsden Pond Hub
$60/hour. Maximum 8 people on the board..
Get a group together and have some fun! Teamwork & coordination will help you paddle this board together, but you're sure to have fun either way!
All equipment and safety gear provided as well as short on-land lesson.
Pricing: $60 for 1 hour OR $100 for 2 hours.
*Must be kept on this lake.
- 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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