Kayaking Classes

Adventure Programs and Education

Located in the Outdoor Recreation Complex

Bldg. 2429, Specker Avenue
Phone: (719) 526-3907
Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment

KAYAKING

Kayak Pool Session

• If you want to kayak, thisis the place to start. Learn all about equipment, basic paddling skills and the kayak roll, all in the comfort of the heated indoor pool. Once you have these skills under your belt you will be ready for moving water. All equipment supplied!
• Summer 2012 Dates: July 18, August 15, September 5
• Cost is $30 (1st time), $25 (repeat).
• Time 5-9 p.m., meet at the Outdoor Recreation Complex

Quick Start Kayak

• The quick start Kayak course in step -by- step instruction that incorporates the classroom, an indoor pool session and class I-II water on the Arkansas River. This two day program begins with the basics of Kayaking (paddle strokes and self – rescue), then moves on to reading water and responding to the river’s current. Lastly, put those skills to the test on the river!
• Summer 2012 Dates: June 20 & 24, July 11 & 14, August 1 & 4
• Cost: $70
• Time: 1st night|5-8:30 p.m., 2nd day|7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at the Outdoor Recreation Complex

Intermediate Quick Start Kayak

• (Recommended Prerequisite:Quick start kayak and pool session) This two day program progresses from the basic skills you learned in QSK course and focuses on those intermediate strokes & concepts, while nailing down that roll!
• Summer 2012 Dates: July 7 & 8
• Cost: $75
• Time: 1st night|5-8:30 p.m., 2nd day|7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at the Outdoor Recreation Complex

Private Kayak Instruction

• For the steepest learning curve, we recommend private lessons. From first time basics to advanced techniques we focus on exactly what you want to learn. We can hit a new stretch of river or master your skills on an old favorite. Dates: Contact us to customize a date for you! Cost: $175 for 1 client with 1 instructor, $120 per person for 2 clients with 1 instructor.

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