HopOn in Nova Scotia

Upcoming HopOn Programs in Nova Scotia:

Questions? Send us an email at [email protected]

It’s not too late to join!

Some programs have already started, but we would still love to have you join us for the remaining sessions! You are welcome to mix and match between locations to complete 3 sessions or we can provide a discount code. Email us at [email protected] for more details! 

Kentville

Dates: Thursday, July 25th, August 1st, August 15th

Times:

11:30am – 1:30pm for ages 6-9

2:30pm – 4:30pm for ages 10-12

Location: Memorial Park Field #4 (38 Gary Pearl Dr.)

Cost: $120 (if cost is a barrier to your participation, please reach out!)

Wolfville

Dates: Monday, July 29th, Tuesday, July 30th, Wednesday, July 31st

Times:

11:00am – 1:00pm for ages 6-9

1:30pm – 3:30pm for ages 10-12

Location: Rotary Park (7 Victoria Ave)

Cost: $120 (if cost is a barrier to your participation, please reach out!)

Kingston

Dates: Saturday, August 3rd & 17th

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm for ages 6-12

Location: Rec Hut (429 Elm St)

Cost: $25 (Thanks to funding from the Province of NS and Kings County!)

Dartmouth

Dates: Wednesday, July 10th, 17th, 24th

Times:

4:00-6:00pm for ages 6-12

Location: Shubie Park

Cost: $120 (if cost is a barrier to your participation, please reach out!)

Questions? Send us an email at [email protected]

Cycling Nova Scotia is psyched to team up with Cycling Canada to provide HopOn skills camps in Nova Scotia!

HopOn is a games-based cycling program that teaches school-aged kids across Canada the joy of cycling safely.

Modeled after Cycling BC’s existing iRide program, the HopOn national grassroots program aims to provide access to cycling across Canada.

Building on the A, B, C’s of cycling (Attention, Balance and Control) following National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training for cycling, HopOn camps increase the riding skill and confidence of kids and youth up to age 16.

To simplify program delivery, Cycling NS will be providing staff to interested schools and communities in HRM, along with skill-appropriate equipment. Cycling NS is looking forward to getting more youth in Nova Scotia interested in being active for life!

Partnered Delivery through Schools

Compact HopOn programming can be provided in school by Cycling Nova Scotia’s HopOn trained staff.

HopOn sessions are great for developing basic cycling skills of students in grades 3-6 and can be delivered in a variety of formats.

Partnered Delivery through Community

Community level HopOn programming can be provided to interested Affiliated or Associated Cycling Clubs in Nova Scotia and to Municipal Active Living programs by Cycling Nova Scotia’s HopOn trained staff.

Community Level programming is tailored to young athletes between 6-14 years of age. Programming may introduce beginner cycling skills or focus on the development of intermediate cycling skills depending on the age and experience of participating.

Direct Delivery

Community members can be trained as HopOn instructors as a volunteer or staff member to deliver programs at their discretion throughout the year.

See below for more details about becoming a HopOn instructor!

If your school, club, or community is interested in facilitated HopOn programming please contact Jess Spooner at [email protected]!

Interested in becoming a HopOn Instructor?

To become HopOn certified, you must complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCPP). This includes an eLearning component, 2×2-hour online cycling practice planning sessions, and a 2-day weekend course focused on basic cycling skills and HopOn games! Our learning facilitators are excellent at creating a welcoming learning environment in which you will have plenty of opportunities to practice leading skills and games!

In addition to the HopOn and NCCP certification you will receive:

  • HopOn backpack with traffic cones, game book, tools, etc.
  • 1 year membership with CNS
  • Admin support from Cycling NS
  • Promotional templates, sponsorship templates, and more
  • Course insurance through CNS HopOn Club

Please contact Jess Spooner at [email protected] to join or schedule a course!

HopOn instructors and learning facilitators having a blast at their training in Kentville in April 2024!

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