ROBERTSBRIDGE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
A morning on the Rother: kids learning to paddle from SUPs to megaSUPs
A focused, three-hour paddle club for 8–14 year‑olds run by Epic Life that builds water confidence through SUP, kayak, canoe and the giant megaSUP.
A morning on the Rother: kids learning to paddle from SUPs to megaSUPs.
Set on the gentle reaches of the River Rother in Robertsbridge, Kids Paddle Club | Bodiam is a three‑hour morning session where children aged 8–14 learn to paddle in a relaxed, coached environment. Qualified British Canoeing instructors lead rotations on stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes and cap the session with the club’s signature megaSUP, all designed to build water confidence and safety while keeping the focus on fun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Multi‑craft coaching for kids
Participants try stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes across the morning, guided by qualified instructors in a controlled river setting to develop paddling skills and water confidence.
The famous megaSUP
The session includes time on a megaSUP — a single, oversized board designed for group play — which turns skill practice into a shared, high‑energy finale.
A compact, riverside morning
Sited by the River Rother at Bodiam, the club compresses learning, play and safety coaching into a morning on the water that suits active children.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
The session unfolds as a compact, instructor‑led rotation: arrivals and a brief meeting on the bank, coached time in single craft and on SUPs, and a sociable megaSUP finale that turns skills into play. The emphasis is on building water confidence and safety while keeping the pace friendly and accessible for children.
THE EXPERIENCE
Multi‑craft coaching for kids
Participants try stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes across the morning, guided by qualified instructors in a controlled river setting to develop paddling skills and water confidence.
THE BIG MOMENT
The famous megaSUP
The session includes time on a megaSUP — a single, oversized board designed for group play — which turns skill practice into a shared, high‑energy finale.
THE SETTING
A compact, riverside morning
Sited by the River Rother at Bodiam, the club compresses learning, play and safety coaching into a morning on the water that suits active children.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this morning suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each session runs for three hours.
Park at The Hub; signage directs you to the Epic Life site by the River Rother (Epic Life, The Hub, Quarry Farm, Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5RA) where the instructor will meet you.
The sessions are run by Epic Life.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend Kids Paddle Club | Bodiam?
The club is for children aged 8–14.
How long does a session last?
Each session lasts three hours.
Where do we meet for the session?
Park at The Hub; there will be signage to direct you to the Epic Life site by the River Rother where the instructor will meet you (Epic Life, The Hub, Quarry Farm, Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5RA).
What activities will children do on the water?
Children will try stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes and have time on the megaSUP.
Are the instructors qualified?
Sessions are delivered by fully qualified British Canoeing instructors.
Is the club suitable for beginners?
Yes — the programme is designed to grow children’s water confidence and safety in a fun, relaxed setting.