2010 KIDS KAYAK PROGRAMS
Our kids programs are geared towards children ages
5 - 15 who are at home in the water and are good swimmers. Our programs
are designed for fun and learning on the water with an emphasis
on safety. Our beginner to advanced levels give your child the opportunity
to learn and progress in an environment appropriate for them. Our
instructors enhance the learning process with games, team-building
exercises, and environmental awareness.
Choose from one of our weeklong morning or afternoon sessions.
Reservations:
Reservations are required. Payment is due in full at time of reservation.
Reservations may be made via telephone or in-person.
Cancellations:
Students canceling with 48 hours or more notice will receive a full
refund. Sorry, cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice
will receive no refund. Students who fail to appear will also forfeit
the entire lesson fee. In the event that CCK cancels a program due
to lack of enrollment, severe weather or emergency, students may
reschedule or receive a full refund.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons are available upon request and instructor availability.
Rates are subject to change without
notice.
Call for reservations & information: (860) 693-6977
What to wear: Please wear quick drying clothes whenever possible,
(we prefer students not to be wearing cotton), foot protection,
preferably neoprene booties or beach shoes. Remember to bring a
change of clothing and a towel. If you wear eyeglasses, retainers
will prevent their loss.
Please be considerate to other students and arrive at least 15 minutes
before your lesson is scheduled to start. Students arriving less
than 15 minutes before class may be denied entrance into a lesson.
Classes begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
We strive to provide quality gear and safety conscious
instructors. Water sports, however, as well as many other sports
have inherent risks. Due to these risks we ask that you read, accept
and sign a waiver, which we will provide prior to the lesson, or
you may view and print our waiver.
Lessons are subject to change without prior notice.
Additional or custom lessons will be added upon request when possible.
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak is happy to customize any lesson
for work, school or specialized groups. Call us for info. (860)
693-6977
Family & Special Group Lessons
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak is happy to arrange lessons for families
or special groups such as Parks & Rec Departments, Girl &
Boy Scouts and corporate groups. Please call (860) 693-6977 for
more info and to make reservations.
Download
a PDF version of our complete lesson schedule.
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Kids Kayak Program
$195 (+ tax) per student
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This is a great way for kids to learn to
kayak. The weeklong program is 3 hours per day and gives
kids a solid foundation in kayak paddling. The kids begin
with entries, wet exits and basic strokes. They progress
to leans, bracing and mastering a slalom course. Efficiency
of stroke and rescues are then covered. They continue
to use all of these skills in moving water, which can
be applied to whitewater or touring. All of these skills
are reinforced along the way with fun and games.
2010 Dates
Ages 5 - 11
July 5 - 9, 1pm - 4pm
July 19 - 23, 1pm - 4pm
Ages 8 - 11
July 5 - 9, 9am - 12pm
August 9 - 13, 9am - 12pm
Ages 12 - 15
June 28 - July 2, 9am - 12pm
August 2 - 6, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
August 16 - 20, 9am - 12pm
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Kids Whitewater, Ages 12
- 15
$235 (+ tax) per student
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Start at the very beginning of white water
paddling in a safe and fun environment. This five-day program
will teach the basics of white water paddling. Held on different
sections of the Farmington River from Collinsville to the
upper portion of the Tariffville Gorge, students will learn
wet exits with spray skirts, how to scout and read a river,
swift water safety basics, whitewater strokes and paddle
manipulation, and, ultimately, the skills necessary to run
Class III rapids. We will be training on Class I & II
rapids.
Pre-requisite: Intro to Kayak or Kids Kayak Program, good swimming ability.
2010 Dates
July 19 - 23, 10am - 1pm
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