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What is the ACA?
Learn MoreThe American Canoe Association (ACA) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible and fun canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. The ACA was established in 1880 and is the largest and oldest paddle sports organization in the United States.
Join us in Costa Rica!
In conjunction with the Pacuare Outdoor Center, we'll be hosting an 8-day instructional paddling vacation in Costa Rica, January 28th - February 4th, 2025. Click the link below to find out more!
15% Off Kids Kayak Camp
Save 15% by choosing three or more of our Tadpole, Little Kids, Youth or Young Adult Classes. You can start with a River Skills or Level 1 Kayak Class and progress to the next level every week! You may take as many of the same level of classes as necessary, and class choices may be modified later to fit the individual student needs. It must be the same student attending all classes, but you may enroll more than one child for Kids Kayak Camp. See automatic discount in cart after adding classes.
New Kids Classes offered this Summer
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Dirt + Paddle Lovers
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Grom Squad: Advanced River Running
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Young Adult Level 1 Kayak Class
Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per$0.00Sale price $275.00 -
Young Adult Level 2 Kayak Class
Regular price $275.00Regular priceUnit price per$0.00Sale price $275.00
Adult Kayak Instruction
Featured Classes for Adults
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Recreational Paddling Class
Regular price $115.00Regular priceUnit price per$0.00Sale price $115.00 -
Women's Kayak Class
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Adult Level 1 Kayak Class
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Adult Inflatable Kayak Class
Regular price $325.00Regular priceUnit price per$0.00Sale price $325.00
ACA Instructor Certification Courses
Looking to become an instructor? Swiftwater Instructor and Whitewater Kayak Instructor courses are scheduled for April/May 2024 with ACA Instructor Trainer Dave Bumgarner teaching both of them. Sign up today! If you need to update your certification to stay current, then check out the Update Courses.
Instructor Profiles
Get to know the instructors of the Paddle School. They are ACA certified instructors and wish to share their passion for the river with you!