Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival is a high-energy paddling competition supporting cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Each year, Pathway Church joins in by sending a youth team to race and by serving the community through our Family Fun Zone.
Whether you’re on the water or cheering from the shore, there are meaningful ways to be part of this day.
Scroll down to learn how you can join the Pathway Dragon Boat team on the water or volunteer at our Fun Zone tent! Fun Zone details coming soon!
Our 2026 team, Row-mans 10:13, will be paddling in support of cancer care in our community.
Team participants are asked to raise a minimum of $25 to be part of the team. It’s a great opportunity to build teamwork, support a meaningful cause, and represent Pathway in the community.
Team Code: Pathway2026
Not up for paddling? You can still be part of the day by cheering on the team or serving in our Fun Zone.
We’re excited to take part in this year’s Festival by hosting a Pathway Church Fun Zone Tent—your stop for family-friendly games, crafts, and activities designed to bless our community and showcase Pathway Church’s presence. We need families and individuals to help with setup, supervision shifts, and teardown; pick any time slot that fits your schedule, and come be part of the fun!
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Setup Team (7:30 AM–9:00 AM)
Unload and organize supplies, assemble tents and tables, and arrange activity stations so everything’s ready when the crowds arrive. -
Activity Supervisors (choose one or more shifts: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:03 PM)
Welcome families, guide kids through crafts and games, and keep the atmosphere upbeat and safe. -
Greeting Team (choose one or more shifts: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:03 PM)
Float throughout the Fun Zone, greet families, start conversations, and help everyone feel welcome. Best for outgoing, friendly people.
Ready to jump in? Sign-Up to choose your shifts and join our Fun Zone crew!
We’re doing this as part of our ForPTBO initiative—Pathway Church’s way of stretching our vision beyond Sunday mornings to actively serve and uplift Peterborough. We believe that loving our neighbours looks like rolling up our sleeves, partnering with local events, and using our gifts for the common good. Whether we’re paddling together for cancer care at the Dragon Boat Festival or hosting family activities in our Fun Zone Tent, ForPTBO invites every Pathway member to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.