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Youth Kayak Week
5 Days
Esprit's Kayak Week is the perfect summer escape for youth. Taught by our highly energetic, enthusiastic and creative instructors, this 5-day kayaking adventure will challenge you to develop the fundamental skills of whitewater kayaking in a fun and supportive environment. The kayak week begins on flat water with the important strokes and techniques needed for success in moving water. Skills are acquired through active participation in games and activities which promote technique development and maintain a high level of enthusiasm. Moving from flat water to the whitewater environment, you will be taught essential river safety skills which will be a valuable asset to you for the rest of your paddling life! Learn effective river running strategies and develop a keen understanding of moving water... all the while having an awesome time challenging class I-II rapids. Evenings are spent enjoying paddling videos, working on perfecting your kayak roll, learning about environmental stewardship through the "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics program... and lounging around the campfire! A "reasonable" curfew is in place to ensure everyone is paddling at full strength each day and camping accommodation is provided in Esprit's platform tents (shared basis with a fellow participant). Suitable for ages 12-16.
Availability & Costs 2008 |
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| Dates | Costs |
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| July 7-11 | $800.00 | |
| August 25-29 | $800.00 | |
| * Pricing includes meals and camping accommodations | ||
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Youth Week Itinerary
(Dependent on group skill level, goals and water levels, order will vary)
| Sunday | Evening | Arrival At Esprit to meet your instructors and fellow paddlers |
| Day 1 | 7:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am | Boat and gear outfitting | |
| 10:00am | Flat water instruction, basic strokes and techniques | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch break | |
| 1:00pm | Introduction to moving water (location will depend on water levels), introduction to the roll, ferries and other skills | |
| 4:00pm | Take out | |
| 7:00pm | Dinner | |
| Evenings are spent doing various alternative activities like roll-practice, watching paddling videos, leave-no-trace ethics program or campfires! | ||
| Day 2-5 | 8:30am | Depart for river |
| 9:00am | Warm up, review strokes and techniques | |
| 10:00am | As confidence increases, students will challenge different rapids, continually working on new skills. Instruction and feedback throughout the day combined with short rolling sessions. | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch break | |
| 4:00 pm | Take out | |
What's included in your course
All courses include your paddling equipment (kayak, skirt, paddle, lifejacket, helmet and wetsuit), certified kayak instructors, river transportation, 5 days of meals and 5 nights of camping in our platform tents.
What you should bring for your course
Swimsuit, quick dry shorts, warm fleece/wool sweater, polypropylene/synthetic long sleeve shirt & tights/leggings (ie. long underwear), water sandals/shoes/socks for use in water (preferably nothing too bulky so that you can wear them inside your kayak), personal paddling gear you may already have, noseplugs (highly recommended for new kayakers!), sunscreen, bug repellent, towel, bag to carry wet gear to and from river. For camping you will also need to bring a sleeping bag and flashlight.