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Kayak Programs > Special Programs > Kids Kayak Camp at Otter Bar
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Kids Kayaking Camps: Not Quite Grown Ups (NQGU)
 Otter
Bar offers a youth kayaking program for kids age 10-14. Located at
our remote Salmon River property, this is a unique opportunity for
kids to learn to paddle at North America's premier whitewater kayak
school and enjoy a week in a wondrous natural setting. During the
week we will paddle on both the Salmon and Klamath Rivers.
(For teens aged 14-19 take a look at our new Teen
Leadership Camp.)
Using the same refined paddling and teaching techniques used in our
adult program, we have developed learning progressions specifically
for the younger paddler. We maintain an extremely safe river
classroom and emphasize fun and learning through creative games.
Kids often learn more quickly than their parents!
Because our program is so specialized, our kids camps are small in
size (10 students). We offer one week at the Beginning skill level
(for kids with little or no experience) and one week at the
Intermediate skill level (for kids with some previous experience).
See the schedule for exact dates and prices. The kids camp runs
simultaneously with but separate from our regular lodge program so
parents and children can both attend Otter Bar at the same time.
Unaccompanied children are welcomed and, be assured, they will be in
a secure and safe environment.
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Kayaking is a sport that few children get the opportunity to try,
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Our kids camps instructors are the best available. As professional
kayak instructors, they have superb paddling and teaching skills. Together they have many years of experience teaching kayaking and
also bring with them degrees in education, outdoor education, and
natural sciences. They are creative, enthusiastic, and full of
energy (much like our young paddlers). Their diverse experience
assures a positive experience for each student while our low
student/teacher ratio (4:1) makes certain that each student receives
the appropriate structure and supervision on and off the river.
We provide all of the necessary kayaking equipment including
youth-sized kayaks, specially designed paddles, and spray jackets to
keep the kids warm. All of our gear is top quality. Take a look at
what to bring.
A Typical Day at Kid's Camp
We start our days with a home cooked meal and waste no time heading
to the river. After a morning of kayaking, we have lunch on the
river. We kayak more in the afternoon and then return to camp for
various activities. Beside our camp is a beautiful, deep swimming
hole with a safe jumping rock. It's a hit with the kids and
instructors alike. After dinner activities include story telling,
outdoor slide shows, and games that will keep the kids entertained
until it's time to turn in for the night in the "tent village." The
kids may sleep in tents or in the cabin beside the tent village
(they usually prefer the tents).
 Mid-week we take a break from the kayaks and head up into the
spectacular high country of the Russian Wilderness Area for a hike
to an alpine lake. This provides a dramatically different
perspective of the Salmon River area and yet another opportunity for
learning and having fun. Although the week's activities are designed
to maximize paddling, we use our outdoor classroom to learn about
the natural world and become more familiar with the great outdoors.
Our combination of instruction, equipment, location, and the awesome
sport of kayaking make kids camps an exceptional opportunity for fun
and learning. Allow us to expand your child's horizons through these
wonderful challenges in the outdoors.
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Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School | 14026 Salmon River Road | Forks of
Salmon, California | 96031
phone: 530.462.4772 | fax: 530.462.4788 |
©2008 Otter Bar Lodge, Inc. | Site & photos by
Scott Harding
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