Kids Classes - 2012

AM SESSIONS ARE FROM 8 AM-12 PM, PM SESSIONS ARE FROM 1 PM-5 PM.
All kids classes have a minimum enrollment of 3 people (except Roll Sessions) - see Reservation Information.

KAYAK & INFLATABLE KAYAK

Geared up and ready for the river!

Kids Kayak Camp

Ages: 8-16
Price: $675 $540 Save 20% over purchasing three classes individually
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: Mix and match dates from any Little Kids or Youth classes

Mix and match any three Levels of kids kayak classes. Start with any level of class and go from there! You may take as many of the same level of classes as necessary. Class choices may be modified later to fit the students needs. Must be the same student attending all classes. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.

Tadpole Kayak

Group of Tadpoles

Ages: 6-8
Price: $165
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Wed
Dates: July 9-11 AM*, July 23-25 AM*, Aug 6-8 AM*, Aug 13-15 AM*

This three day program is tailored for 6-8 year olds and is a non-whitewater introduction to the world of hard shell kayaks and/or inflatable kayaks. Time will be spent in the solar heated pool, lake, and, if appropriate, slow moving stretches of the Animas river. Emphasis is on safety and fun in and around kayaks and rivers.

Little Kids Level 1 Kayak

Ages: 8 - 10
Price: $225
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: June 25-29 AM*, July 9-13 PM*, July 23-27 AM*, Aug 6-10 PM*

A beginning class designed for kids 8 to 10 years old, or those kids over 10 who want to sample the sport. This class is for those young folks who want to get a taste of what kayaking or inflatable kayaking is all about. We will start in our solar heated pool then move to the lake, and finally an easy flat to moving water section of the Animas River. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.

Little Kids Level 2 Kayak

Animas Town Run

Ages: 8-10
Price: $225
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: July 2-6 AM*, July 16-20 PM*, July 30-Aug 3 AM*, Aug 13-17 PM*

This class is for those young folks who have completed an intro course and want to continue learning the finer points of the sport. The Intro classes were so popular that many parents had asked "what's next" for their kids under 10 years of age- here's their answer. We will start where they left off in the Intro class with easy moving water sections and more lake and pool time. Students may choose between a hard shell or inflatable kayak. Includes equipment and transportation.

Youth Level 1 Kayak

Ages: 10-16
Price: $225
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: June 4-8 AM*, June 18-22 PM*, July 2-6 AM*, July 16-20 PM*, July 30-Aug 3 AM*, Aug 13-17 PM*

This beginning kids/young adults kayaking class is for those who want to get into paddling and have fun! This class will give students a solid foundation of paddling skills in which to continue in the sport of kayaking. We will begin in a solar heated pool, and the lake, and eventually progress to appropriate whitewater sections of the Animas River. Students may choose between a hard shell or inflatable kayak. Minimum age for this class is 10 years old. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.

Dan on the town run.

Youth Level 2 Kayak

Ages: 10-16
Price: $225
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: June 11-15 AM*, June 25-29 PM*, July 9-13 AM*, July 23-27 PM*, Aug 6-10 AM*

This class is for those paddlers who have completed a beginner class or who have previous experience and want a review. We will review strokes, continue working on rolls, review basic maneuvers and then progress to whitewater sections of the Animas River. Focus will be on proper paddling technique and beginning surfing/playing. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.

Youth Level 3 Kayak

Cully Brown, Smelter Rapid photo by Brent Brown

Ages: 10-16
Price: $225
Times: AM or PM sessions* Mon-Fri
Dates: June 4-8 PM*, June 18-22 AM*, July 2-6 PM*, July 16-20 AM*, July 30-Aug 3 PM*, Aug 13-17 AM*

Get ready to play hard and shred the river! This class is for those young paddlers who have significant kayaking experience and want to focus on more advanced river running skills and maneuvers, as well as playboating and surfing. Most of the time in this class will be spent on whitewater sections of the Animas River. Prerequisite for this class is completion of a Level 2 class or significant experience. Includes all necessary equipment and transportation.