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Kayak Instruction |
Youth Kayak Day Camps
Two, Three and Five Day, (day) Clinics and our 5 Day Overnight Kayak Clinic |
Kayaking is a great sport to help youths grow up strong and healthy.
Kayak course just for youths
The Youth Kayak Camps are two, three or five-day programs that will
progress through the basics of kayaking. These classes run from 9am to 3pm each day and youths return home at night. We have our Youth 5-Day Youth overnight kayak clinic. Please see below for the schedule format for this class. This clinic will cover the 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 our guides. 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. All kayaking gear is included.
Our three and five day camps progress to the river once the two days on the lake portion is complete. On the river, the youths 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 youths 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 for the day camp trips 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 overnight camp includes transportation to Glenwood Canyon for kayaking on the Colorado River.
The Guides
The river guides 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.
Youth Kayak Day Camps: Lake class in Littleton, Colorado at Chatfield State Park and rivers along the Front Range
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 Youth 2 Day Camps
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 01 - Jun 03, 09
Jun 15 - Jun 17, 09
Jul 13 - Jul 15, 09
Jul 27 - Jul 29, 09
Fee:
$200.00
Novice Youth 3 Day Camps
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 01 - Jun 04, 09
Jun 15 - Jun 18, 09
Jul 13 - Jul 16, 09
Jul 27 - Jul 30, 09
Fee:
$300.00
Novice Youth 5 Day Camps
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 01 - Jun 06, 09
Jun 15 - Jun 20, 09
Jul 13 - Jul 18, 09
Jul 27 - Aug 01, 09
Fee:
$425.00
Youth 5 Day Overnight Camp
Lake class in Littleton at Chatfield State Park and 4 days of river kayaking on the Colorado River near Glenwood, CO.
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.
This class spends one day on Chatfield Lake and then heads over to the Colorado River near Glenwood. All meals, transportation and kayaking equipment is included. We will send out a packing list upon receiving a reservation. The group will be camping. (camping gear is available for rent)
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 29 - Jul 04, 09
Aug 10 - Aug 15, 09
Fee:
$525.00
Meeting Time at Chatfield State Park: 9:00 am
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Youth 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.
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Novice Lake Class
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More Clinic Information
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The Boulder Outdoor Center is now booking kayak classes for Renaissance Adventure Guides.
Requirements:
This clinic is for youths 10-17 years of age, over 65 pounds and are comfortable
with their swimming ability.
What to Bring:
You should bring...
bathing suit/shorts
towel
sunscreen
a bike water bottle or equivalent
sunglasses with eyeglass straps
nose plugs
You will also want a polypro, Capilene or fleece/pile to be worn
while on the water.
Boulder Reservoir has a gate fee of:
$2.50/Kids, $4.00/Teens, $6.00/adults or have a Season Pass. If the reservoir in gate is closed, drive in the out gate for free.
If you are camping, remember your tent, sleeping bag, pad, food,
stove and any cooking utensils.
Equipment provided with RAGuides kayak clinic:
kayak
paddle
helmet
wetsuit
paddle jacket
life jacket
flotation
sprayskirt
booties
If you are providing your own kayaking equipment you must bring
these items.
Renaissance Adventure Guides
2109 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood CO 80227
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Questions?
Please call the BOC at:
303-444-8420
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