Youth Paddlesports with NORA

In partnership with Lakeshore Kayak Rental, NORA introduces kids ages 8+ to the fun of kayaking and canoeing in a safe, supportive environment. Beginners can learn paddling basics and water safety, while more experienced paddlers can join adventures exploring local parks and waterways. Launched in Summer 2025, this exciting partnership now offers paddlesports classes in the spring, summer, and fall—giving kids the chance to build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the beauty of Michigan’s lakes and rivers from a whole new perspective.

🛶 Fall 2025 - Kayaking Color Tours Are Here! 🍁

Join Ms Jackie on the water to see the splendor that is Fall in West Michigan and have fun while paddling some of the rivers in our area that you may not otherwise see. These trips are good for kids ages 8+ but if an adult would like to join them as well, they are welcome. Unfortunately, NORA is not offering adult only trips at this time but Lakeshore Kayak Rental does offer custom guided trips for adults and groups if you would like to book with them directly. Register for one of these trips or all three and join the fun! 

October 4 - 10am - 11:30am
We are doing an out & back trip up Crockery Creek. We launch from Robinson Township Boat Launch and we will do about a 1.5 hour paddle up and back the creek. Drop off and pick up will be at Robinson Township Boat Launch.

October 11 - 10am - 11:30am

We will launch from Connor Bayou County Park and will spend about 1.5 hours paddling the Grand River to end our paddle at Pottawattomie Park. If your child is paddling solo, you may pick them up at Pottawattomie Park. If you are paddling with your child, Lakeshore Kayak Rental is providing a shuttle bus service to take people back to their cars at Connor Bayou. 

October 25 - 12pm - 2pm

We will launch from Hemlock Crossing County Park and we will paddle the Pigeon River down to the Pigeon Lake Boat Launch. Like the October 11 trip, parents who are dropping their kids off may pick up at the Boat Launch otherwise families can ride together in the bus to their car back at Hemlock. 


Registration Status: Open 

Program Dates: Varied - Dates & Times listed on registration 

Program Cost: $45 Resident| $55 Non-Resident (per trip)