JULY SUMMER CAMP

​kilcullen canoe club & HERMOVES

This July, the girls of Kilcullen Canoe Club dove into an unforgettable experience at the GoPaddle Academy summer camp.

​From July 16th to 19th in the scenic waters of Clashganny, six of our lucky girls spent four action-packed days sharpening their kayaking skills and working toward the prestigious Level 3 Kayak Skills award. This camp was made possible thanks to funding we received from Kildare Sports Partnership through the "Her Moves" campaign. This support allowed us to sponsor the camp, ensuring that our female members had the opportunity to participate and develop their skills in an empowering environment.

Guided by experienced instructor and tutelage by Susan Doyle, the girls honed their techniques and built confidence on the water. The camp wasn’t just about mastering paddling skills—it was also about fostering teamwork and camaraderie among the participants. And what an experience it was! The camp offered a supportive and exhilarating environment where every stroke mattered. The girls didn’t just learn the technical ins and outs of kayaking—they also built unbreakable bonds with their fellow paddlers. By the end of the camp, their paddling skills weren’t the only things that had grown; their confidence had soared, and their love for the sport was stronger than ever.

Thanks to the funding KCC helped on setting some of our girls on a path to become not just skilled kayakers, but confident, empowered adventurers on the water.​ So, here’s to the girls of Kilcullen Canoe Club—may they continue to paddle their way to new heights, with the memories of this summer camp fueling their passion for many more adventures to come!