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Kayak Instruction |
Youth Kayak Instruction Program |
Learning to kayak is fun, educational, great exercise
and teaches respect for the outdoors. At RAGuides we feel that learning to
kayak at an early age helps a young person mature in a positive and constructive
manner. Kayaking builds self confidence, exercises the body and stimulates
the mind. One of our goals is to make kayaking more available to the younger
generation.
Youths are up to 18 years old. Youths must be 8 years old for our lake classes and 12 for our river trips.
2 Day Youth Kayak Lake Clinics
Youths may take any of our regular one day Novice Kayak Lake Clinic.
This clinic is designed for youths and covers the same material as our Novice Kayak Lake Clinics. We have made this into a 2 day class and have added some fun kayak games to make sure we keep a youths attention.
The majority of our beginning students have never been in a kayak or have very little paddling experience. We take the beginner
from the very basics up through the techniques needed for river kayaking.
Novice and intermediate boaters are welcome to refresh their strokes and
roll. This course (or a demonstration of equivalent ability) is a prerequisite
for our river trips. If you want to learn to kayak just on lakes, please see our sea kayaking/touring intro or sea kayaking/touring class.
What to Expect:
This course is designed for youths who wish to learn to kayak. Whether
you want to paddle lakes, rivers, or oceans, this clinic will give
you a strong foundation. Your program begins with an introduction
to the boat and equipment. We progress quickly into entry and exit
of the kayak, strokes, performing bow rescues, braces to keep yourself
upright, deep water rescues, dock enders, and of course a detailed
progression into the eskimo roll. After completion of this course
you will have the necessary skills to progress to our novice river
trip. All kayaking gear is included for this class.
Novice 2 Day Youth Lake Clinic in Littleton, Colorado at Chatfield State Park: (9am-3pm):
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.
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 04 - Jun 05, 2012
Jun 18 - Jun 19, 2012
Jul 02 - Jul 03, 2012
Jul 16 - Jul 17, 2012
Fee:
$295.00
Please see our Youth Kayak Camp for our
3-5 day kayak camps.
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Kayaking is not only fun, it will teach our youth about
respect for the river.
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More Clinic Information
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What to bring:
All students should bring...
bathing suit/shorts
towel
Money for a gate fee.
Littleton: Chatfield Reservoir Gate fee is:
(
$6.00 per vehicle
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sun screen
a hat
nose plugs
sun glasses with a strap
water
If you are providing your own equipment, you will need...
kayak
sprayskirt
paddle
flotation
lifejacket
wetsuit
paddlejacket
booties
and appropriate warm clothing
The Boulder Outdoor Center is now booking kayak classes for Renaissance Adventure Guides.
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