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Adult's Schedule - 2008

View the schedule in table format.

All adult classes have a minimum enrollment of 2 people (except Roll Sessions) - see Reservation Information.

None of these regularly scheduled classes work for you? Get a group of 3 people together and pick a start date that does work for you!


Women's Level 1 Kayak

Eleanor and the River Girls at the 32 St. put-in.

Ages: 16+
Price: $180 weekdays, $210 weekends
Times: Mon - Thurs 5 - 8:30 pm or Sat - Sun 9 am - 5 pm
Dates: July 14 - 17, August 9 - 10, August 18 - 21

This class is an opportunity to get an excellent introduction to the sport of kayaking in a supportive environment. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.


Adult Level 1 Kayak - 3 Days

Ages: 16+
Price: $260
Times: Mon - Wed 9 am - 5 pm or Fri - Sun 9 am - 5 pm
Dates: May 19 - 21, June 23 - 25, July 11 - 13, August 1 - 3, August 18 - 20

This beginning class is for the person who wants to get the most thorough introduction and get out on the river quickly. A solid foundation of skills will be developed over these three full days of paddling. You will progress from lake to river, and will be running class II rapids, while continuing to work on your roll in our solar heated pool. An accelerated course for the go-for-it person. Includes all necessary equipment, transportation, and three lunches.


Adult Level 1 Kayak - 4 Evenings

Ages: 16+ Price: $180
Times: Mon - Thurs 5 - 8:30 pm
Dates: May 5 - 8, May 19 - 22, June 2 - 5, June 16 - 19, June 30 - July 3, July 14 - 17, July 28 - 31, August 11 - 14, August 25 - 28

If you are committed to getting into the sport, this is the class we recommend. A comprehensive class that will allow a beginning paddler to develop a solid foundation of skills. Flatwater instruction takes place on a lake and in our solar heated pool, with significant river paddling time on the Animas River. This class covers equipment selection and fit, basic strokes, wet exits, introduction to the Eskimo roll, and river reading and maneuvers. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.


Adult Level 2 Kayak - 4 Evenings

Flatwater instruction on Turtle Lake

Ages: 16+
Price: $180
Times: Mon - Thurs 5 - 8:30 pm
Dates: May 12 - 15, May 26 - 29, June 9 - 12, June 23 - 26, July 7 - 10, July 21 - 24, August 4 - 7

This class is the next step for people who have completed a beginning class. If you have had an introduction to kayaking and want to further refine your skills by reviewing strokes, continue working on rolls, and get more river running experience, this is the course for you. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.


Adult Level 3 Kayak - 4 Evenings

Ages: 16+
Price: $180
Times: Mon - Thurs 5 - 8:30 pm
Dates: May 12 - 15, May 26 - 29, June 2 - 5, June 16 - 19

Take your paddling to the next level! This class will give paddlers practice running class II-III whitewater, improving playing/surfing skills, and practice of more precise maneuvers with attention to better technique, and practice of rolls and off position rolling. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.


Kayak Roll Session

Ages: 6+
Price: $30
Times: 1.5 hours, anytime space is available in the pool
Dates: Any day early May - September

Learn to roll a kayak for the first time or tune up your existing roll. Different types of rolls will be presented (sweep, C - C, back deck, hand rolls, offside), and instruction is catered to your skill level with a step-by-step progression. Includes all necessary equipment.


Guided River Run

Ages: 10+
Price: $50
Times: 2.5 - 3 hours, anytime
Dates: Any day early May - September

Know how to kayak, but don't know the Animas? Have one of our instructors show you the way! We can take you out and show you where all the great play spots are, or just how to run some fun lines. Equipment is not included. You must be comfortable on at least Class II Whitewater to sign up for a river run.


Family Kayak

Ages: 6+
Price: $110/person/day (10% discount each additional full day)
Times: 9 am - 5 pm
Dates: Any day early May - September

Have fun with on the water with the whole family! Get three family members together for a great learning experience.