Nature Adventures - Kayak Training

Coordinator:  Kapri Durtschi

Ages:  10yr old and up

For general questions about Nature Adventures  please comment on this post: https://www.thehomeschoolcouncil.org/forum/nature-adventurers

Youth paddlers can learn the basics of handling a kayak, paddle strokes, and other know-before-you-go information. We’ll spend about 1.5 hours on land and about 1.5 on the water practicing paddle strokes and maneuvering the kayak.   Single-person kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices are provided. Must be 10 or older to participate.

Training will take place at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve starting at the canoe launch area at 9am. We’ll wrap up the day by noon. Parents should plan on staying for the duration of the training. While you will not need to be glued to their child during the program, you must stay within the park (for safety precautions).

The max # of paddlers is 12. We do not have additional kayaks to host more participants for this training program.  

Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Map

WHAT TO BRING:

• Water
• Sunscreen

DISCLAIMER:

Please know that Nature Adventures is open for all to attend but keep in mind that these activities are recommended for ages 7 & up. Children younger than 7 years are welcome at parent's discretion. Some activities/hikes are longer and younger children find it a little more difficult/challenging to keep up.

Adventure Club Disclaimer:

~Parents/Guardians are responsible for their own child/children at all times during all events/meetings.

~Parents/Guardians must insure that all members of their family/party know the group rules.

Adventure Club Rules:

1. All individuals, adults and children, must stay with the group at all times.

2. If you need to leave, please inform one of the volunteers.

3. During all events make sure that your child is within your view, younger children must be a sprint reach away.

4. No child should lead/leave the group without an adult; likewise, no child should be left behind without an adult.

Safety is #1: Look at the families around you, as a group we can help keep children and others in the group. We ask to discourage wandering off.