Kayaking is a great sport to help kids grow up strong and healthy.
Kayak course just for kids
The Renaissance Adventure Guides is offering kayak courses
just for kids. The Kids Kayak Day Camp is a two, three or five-day program that will
progress through the basics of kayaking. Kids will spend two days on a
reservoir learning basic paddle strokes, bracing, self-rescue, Eskimo
rescues, and the Eskimo roll. Once the basic strokes are learned we will
play kayak games developed by the crew at the RAGuides. The games are fun and
improve paddling skills. Lunch will need to be brought to this class. Lunch will be followed by soccer, kickball, volleyball,
and whatever other fun games we want to play before getting back in the
water.
Our three and five day camps progress to the river after the lake portion is complete. On the river, the kids will learn how to control their boat
in current and to maneuver from one part of the river to another. Maneuvers
include: in and out of eddies, ferries across the river, surfing waves
and negotiating a slalom course. We will encourage teamwork, respect for
the river, and self-reliance. River safety, scouting, self-rescue, and
reading whitewater will be practiced throughout the class. Your kids will
learn how to respect the rivers and have fun at the same time.
What Rivers?
We have several options of rivers to paddle this summer. The rivers include
Boulder Creek in Boulder, Clear Creek in Golden, St. Vrain in Lyons and
the South Platte River in Denver. Each of these rivers will be utilized
depending on water levels. The meeting place each day will depend on which
river we are running.
The Guides
The river guides at the RAGuides are all ACA certified kayak instructors. They
are trained in CPR, first aid and river rescue. The guides are experienced
whitewater kayakers and love to spread knowledge on to others. We want
to encourage young paddlers to lead the sport into the next generation.
Kids Kayak Camps Boulder, Colorado:
Boulder Reservoir Map
Novice Kids 2 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 07 - Jul 08, 08
Fee:
$195.00
Novice Kids 3 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 07 - Jul 09, 08
Fee:
$295.00
Novice Kids 5 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 07 - Jul 11, 08
Fee:
$495.00
Kids Kayak Camps Longmont, Colorado Union Reservoir:
The class meets at the Centennial Pool on the first two days of the class, transportation is provided from the pool to where we are boating.
Centennial Pool, Longmont Map
Novice Kids 2 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 28 - Jul 29, 08
Fee:
$225.00
Novice Kids 3 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 28 - Jul 30, 08
Fee:
$350.00
Novice Kids 5 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 28 - Aug 01, 08
Fee:
$525.00
Kids Kayak Camps in Littleton, Colorado at Chatfield State Park:
Map to Chatfield State Park, meet at the gravel pond at Chatfield State Park. Enter through the main entrance to the park off of Wadsworth Blvd (
$6.00 per vehicle
). Go right at the T-intersection. Follow the road south for about 1 mile. The road will turn to the left, and on the right you will see a body of water. This is the gravel pond. Take a right on the first dirt road and go 200 yards to the parking lot at the end. This is where you will be met by your instructor.
Novice Kids 2 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 21 - Jul 22, 08
Fee:
$195.00
Novice Kids 3 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 08
Fee:
$295.00
Novice Kids 5 Day Camp
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Jul 21 - Jul 25, 08
Fee:
$495.00
Intermediate Kids 5 Day Boulder Camp
Boulder Reservoir Map
Prerequisite: Our 5 day kids camp or equivalent.
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Aug 04 - Aug 09, 08
Aug 11 - Aug 16, 08
Fee:
$495.00
Times: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.
|
Kids River Class
Typical Schedule:
Day 1 - Intro to kayaking. Today we teach about boat design and all of the other equipment necessary for whitewater kayaking. We teach and practice flat water paddling techniques (forward, sweep and correction strokes), the wet exit, hip snaps, T-rescues, bracing and an intro to the roll.
Day 2 - We work some more on rolling technique in the morning, then move to the river in the afternoon to get a feel for moving water and how a boat handles in it. This is all done in a close and controlled environment, working on small sections of water with close supervision.
Day 3 - We spend a full day on the river today, learning ferrying, eddy turns, and basic safety skills for moving water. This is our first big day on the river! Not only do we teach kayaking, but we also teach students about the natural environment in which the rivers flow, teaching respect for all other people and animals out there enjoying the river with us.
Day 4 - We put the individual techniques learned over the past 3 days together to learn how to navigate basic rapids (class I-II) while moving down river. More advanced safety techniques are also taught.
Day 5 - Now that we've learned the basics of moving down river in a kayak, we spend today having fun! We do more river running in rapids, with a focus on learning to play in the rapids as we down river, including an introduction to play moves. This is usually at a local whitewater park, and parents are encouraged to attend to see how their children have progressed during the week.
*The 2-day camp covers days 1-2, 3-day covers days 1-3, etc. (hint: the 5-day camp is the best value!).
Bring your own lunch, water, sunscreen, clothing, etc.
Ages:
10-17 years old
Refund Policy
Classes cancelled 48 hours or more in advance are able to be rescheduled (subject to availability) without penalty. Within 48 hours of the class start time, funds are committed and you will be charged for the class. Refunds will only be given if RA Guides is unable to provide the class as described.
|
