2010 KAYAKING CAMPS
6:1 Ratio
Offered Weeks 3-10
$495/week
Levels I, II, & III
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ABOUT KAYAKING: Calleva started with only 3 core activities, and kayaking was one! Boating has always been at the heart of everything we do here, and if you take a look at staff pictures you will notice the popularity of this sport amongst the calleva community. Our kayaking camps take advantage of the world class kayaking spots around the Potomac waterways. The Potomac River has been the east coast mecca to eastern kayaking, and we continue the tradition with superb instruction and ideal locations. Kayaking is the activity where the one-week session proves itself unparalleled. Campers see realistic daily improvements and are excited to find out what's next.. Kayaking is one of those activities that the more time you can get in the boat - the better it is. Calleva's boats and equipment are perfect for the camper and with the proper equipment skills are acquired faster. Calleva's premier boat for campers are the Dagger Dynamo & Blast, and our instructors are so excited to get their campers in the water and working on those skills. We always start with boat exiting
exercises, so campers feel comfortable and are able to progress without hesitation. Our program is designed so that campers can progress at a pace that suits them. With our great staff ratios, campers can work on their specific deficiencies and be guided towards improvements. Besides all the kayaking time our campers get in day to day, our camps are fun. Staff lead their groups with fun games and initiatives, daily challenges, and positive goal setting efforts. The camp flows with a positive building blocks style curriculum and ends with an incredible overnight.
2010 Instructor I: Steve-O McKone
2010 Instructor II: TBD
2010 Instructor III: Jeffrey "PAG" Girts
BASIC ITINERARY:
Kayak I: GW Canal/ Below Adventure Island
Kayak II: GW Canal/ Below Adventure Island
Kayak III: Mather Gorge/ Marson's Track
See Needslist below
- Day 1: Basic Strokes/Wet Exit. Paddle: Seneca Riffles & GW Canal.
- Day 2: Technique Games. Paddle: Angler's Inn.
- Day 3: Play Boating. Paddle: Needles Section.
- Overnight Options: Mardsten Tract, Lower Yough, Cheat Narrows, Potomac River.
All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, water levels, environmental hazards, and thirst for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!
BASIC NEEDSLIST: All campers are expected to bring everyday: Water bottle, Swimming Suit (plus Shorts, & T-Shirt), Towel, Water Shoes, Sunscreen, bug spray & Lunch. Calleva provides all safety/technical gear including: Helmet, Life-Jacket, Boat, Paddles, & Throw Ropes. Participants may bring their own paddling gear, but first must be inspected by Instructor. ***Parents must bring/return personal kayaks to Calleva Office the weekend before or after program. Calleva provides kayaks for all programs. Campers personal kayaks and paddli
ng gear must be inspected by head Instructor.***
BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear. EXTRA LUNCH FOR FRIDAY!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Kayaking camps are separated into 3 levels. These groups may be split in a variety of ways: Skill, Age, & Group Numbers. We believe like all our activity camps, camper to staff ratios are perfect for individual attention and individual skill development can be obtained in all programs. There is also a series of skill cards that each camper can work on at their own speed. Campers are encouraged to work on skill cards, but not forced - if they want to just paddle and have a good time - we can do that! Overnights switch week to week depending on Instructor and group decisions made that week and campers are notified with a note home on Wednesday.