Looking for a safe and engaging after school activity for your child? Get them started in the exciting sport of kayaking with our after school training designed specifically for youth and teens.
The after school youth/teen kayak program is designed to teach your child the basics of whitewater kayaking in a fun and safe atmosphere. The program starts with learning the kayak roll, then proceeds to practice and mold your child into a capable, aware and self-sufficient paddler in up to class III whitewater. Additional skills will be taught such as:
- water reading and scouting technique
- group management
- basic rescue
- stroke refinement
Click on the dates of the session that your child would like to attend to register now!
Youth: Thursday's September 9 - October 14 (6-8pm) | Saturday's September 11 - October 16 (4-6pm)
Teen: Thursday's September 9 - October 14 (6-8pm) | Saturday's September 11 - October 16 (4-6pm)
Please sign up for either Thursday or Saturday sessions. One session includes six classes.
Location: Meet at Kayak Check-In
What to wear/bring:
- What to wear: dry wick clothing, bathing suit, water shoes, and croakies if you wear glasses.
- What to bring: towel and sunscreen if necessary.
- All kayaking gear provided by USNWC.
Age: 10 - 13 (youth) or 14 - 18 (teens)
Price: $200 per 6 week block
For detailed information please call 704-391-3900
We request that you arrive 15 minutes before the first session to allow time for check-in and changing. Please go straight to the Kayak Check-in building when you arrive.
All activities at the USNWC expose the participants to hazards and risks. Each participant must sign our Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release Agreement prior to their first session on the water. A parent or legal guardian will be required to sign for any participant under the age of 18. Our waiver and assumption of risk form can be found on our website should the parent or legal guardian choose to sign the waiver for a minor prior to arrival.
We look forward to getting started!
Cancellation Policy:
In order to best prepare for your adventure, refunds cannot be permitted within 7 calendar days of the first session in the program and rescheduling cannot be made within 48 hours of the first session. Only under extenuating circumstances may a participant switch from the Thursday group to the Saturday group mid-program. If this situation arises, please check with program management as this may not be possible.
