Kayak Camp! Paddling Skills for Teens

No previous kayaking experience is needed for this fun-filled water orientated camp! Campers will be introduced to basic water safety and sea kayaking skills including: outfitting & gear, wet exits, self and assisted rescue, and key paddle strokes. Participants should expect to get wet and have fun playing games like ‘kayak polo,’ ‘kayak sponge tag’ that build paddling and boat-handling skills. Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, over-your-head water while wearing a personal flotation device (lifejacket). They must also be able to pull oneself up onto the deck of a pool from the deep end without use of steps or ladders. This class is an excellent intro to kayaking, but does not imply any certification or infer any skill qualification.

Dates/Time/Ages/Class Size:

Mon-Fri | July 20 - 24 | 2:00-4:30pm
Ages:12-16 Camp
Minimum 4 students/Maximum 10 students

To Register:

This camp is co-hosted by South Whidbey Park & Recreation. Please register using their website swparks.org.

Fee

$135 per student

What To Wear & Bring

Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (synthetics dry faster) and/or a bathing suit. Bring a hat with a brim, sunscreen, bottle of water, towel, any required medications and dry clothes to change into after camp (optional).

What Is Provided:

kayak, life jacket, paddle, sprayskirt, and safety gear, instructors who are Whidbey Island Kayaking guides, who are certified kayak instructors and have experience leading programming for youth.