2010 KIDS KAYAK PROGRAMS
Our kids classes are geared toward children ages 5
- 15, who are at home in the water and are good swimmers. We focus
on safety and skill development. Our instructors enhance the learning
process with games, team-building exercises, and environmental awareness.
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 class due
to lack of enrollment, severe weather or emergency, students may
reschedule or receive a full refund.
Reservations
Reservations are required, please call us at (860) 693-6977 to reserve
a spot. Payment is due in full at time of reservation. Students
canceling with 48 hours or more notice receive a full refund, cancellations
made with less than 48 hours notice receive a 50% refund. Students
who fail to appear forfeit entire fee.
In the event that CCK cancels a class due to lack of enrollment,
severe weather or emergency, students may reschedule or receive
a full refund.
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 a parent or guardian read,
accept and sign a waiver, which we will provide prior to the lesson,
(view and print waiver).
*Fees do not include applicable CT sales tax.
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. Wet suits will be provided
for classes requiring a wet exit. Remember to bring a change of
clothing and a towel. If your child wears eyeglasses, retainers
will prevent their loss.
**Please be considerate to others and arrive at least
one half hour before lesson is scheduled to start. Students arriving
less than 15 minutes before class may be denied entrance into a
lesson.
**Lessons are subject to change. New or special lessons
will be added upon request when possible.
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 - 8
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, 9am - 12pm
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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