FPTA PaddleFest 2026 Volunteers

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PaddleFest & CT Reunion

Volunteer Registration

April 16-19, 2026

Camp Kiwanis

Silver Springs, FL 34488

Water Events

  • Guided Paddles from 2 to 11 miles. Plus a self-guided 20-mile option for ambitious paddlers.

  • Paddle Strokes and Rescue Classes with Venture Outdoors’ Astrid Jackson at Mill Dam Lake

Land Events

  • Self-guided tours of local attractions -

  • SWAP MEET: Participants are welcome to bring gear including kayaks they wish to sell or exchange. Please affix name, contact information and price to items.

  • CIRCUMNAVIGATIONAL TRAIL EXHIBIT: Story boards and mementos from CT Hall of Famers will be on display.

  • UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY EXHIBIT: Find out more about how the USCGA helps boaters.

  • FPTA STORE: Get FPTA merchandise including a variety of shirts, books and stickers.

Catered Meals

  • Dinner (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night)

  • Continental Breakfast (Friday and Saturday Morning)

  • Farewell Breakfast (Sunday Morning)

Social Gatherings

  • We are kicking off the 2026 PaddleFest/CT Reunion event in the Recreation Hall inside the Camp.  Meet the volunteers, guides, sweeps and friends (Thursday night) along with our Guest Speaker.

  • VENDOR EXHIBIT AND SOCIAL AREA: See the latest and greatest in paddling gear and vessels. Come meet your vendors at the daily social hour (5:00—6:00 pm daily).

  • CT Reunion and FPTA Annual Awards (Saturday night)

Lodging

  • Camp Kiwanis has plenty of room for tent camping,

  • Camp Kiwanis has 10 RV sites with electrical hookups only (no water or septic) - first come first serve.

  • For lodging outside Camp Kiwanis, we highly recommend making your reservations now

Cancellation Policy

  • Before April 1, 2026- $50 Donation towards Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund

  • April 1, 2026 or after - No refund

Helpful Links

2026 PaddleFest Webpage

2026 PaddleFest Brochure -

PaddleFest Schedule -

Paddle Descriptions -

Class Descriptions -

Insurance Waiver -

To Register:

Screenshots explaining the Registration Steps

You won’t be asked to enter any Credit Card information

The last screen will be your receipt and you will receive an email Confirmation

YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT SAVED AND YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU CLICK PURCHASE AND RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Problems with Registration?

PaddleFest & CT Reunion

Volunteer Registration

April 16-19, 2026

Camp Kiwanis

Silver Springs, FL 34488

Water Events

  • Guided Paddles from 2 to 11 miles. Plus a self-guided 20-mile option for ambitious paddlers.

  • Paddle Strokes and Rescue Classes with Venture Outdoors’ Astrid Jackson at Mill Dam Lake

Land Events

  • Self-guided tours of local attractions -

  • SWAP MEET: Participants are welcome to bring gear including kayaks they wish to sell or exchange. Please affix name, contact information and price to items.

  • CIRCUMNAVIGATIONAL TRAIL EXHIBIT: Story boards and mementos from CT Hall of Famers will be on display.

  • UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY EXHIBIT: Find out more about how the USCGA helps boaters.

  • FPTA STORE: Get FPTA merchandise including a variety of shirts, books and stickers.

Catered Meals

  • Dinner (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night)

  • Continental Breakfast (Friday and Saturday Morning)

  • Farewell Breakfast (Sunday Morning)

Social Gatherings

  • We are kicking off the 2026 PaddleFest/CT Reunion event in the Recreation Hall inside the Camp.  Meet the volunteers, guides, sweeps and friends (Thursday night) along with our Guest Speaker.

  • VENDOR EXHIBIT AND SOCIAL AREA: See the latest and greatest in paddling gear and vessels. Come meet your vendors at the daily social hour (5:00—6:00 pm daily).

  • CT Reunion and FPTA Annual Awards (Saturday night)

Lodging

  • Camp Kiwanis has plenty of room for tent camping,

  • Camp Kiwanis has 10 RV sites with electrical hookups only (no water or septic) - first come first serve.

  • For lodging outside Camp Kiwanis, we highly recommend making your reservations now

Cancellation Policy

  • Before April 1, 2026- $50 Donation towards Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund

  • April 1, 2026 or after - No refund

Helpful Links

2026 PaddleFest Webpage

2026 PaddleFest Brochure -

PaddleFest Schedule -

Paddle Descriptions -

Class Descriptions -

Insurance Waiver -

To Register:

Screenshots explaining the Registration Steps

You won’t be asked to enter any Credit Card information

The last screen will be your receipt and you will receive an email Confirmation

YOUR INFORMATION IS NOT SAVED AND YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU CLICK PURCHASE AND RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Problems with Registration?