Kayak Adventure Camp Portland, Oregon
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Experience the waterways and natural wonders of Portland in our traditional skin-on-frame kayaks.
Become a Mariner
During this week campers learn the basics of boating and journey on our local rivers and lakes. They take to the water everyday paddling the Trackers fleet.
We teach the fundamentals of kayaking and boating from proper gear to the crucial safety principles of self rescue in a kayak (practiced in calm shore waters with instructors "spotting" students). Plus we cover techniques such as efficiently paddling, knots and other marine skills.
They also come back with an appreciation for the local natural history of our area as we look for great blue herons, deer, muskrat, kingfishers and much more.
The Trackers Difference
Our program goes beyond learning to kayak, we also track animals along the shores we visit, fish for food, play in the water and much more.
If you do not have one, we can provide your child with the required PFD (life vest).
Payment Plans
For families who need it, we can offer flexible payment plans. Contact Molly to learn more. A non-refundable deposit is always required to reserve your space.
Kayak Adventure Camp
Details
7:30am - 8:30am FREE Morning Pre-Camp
8:30am - 3:30pm Camp Session
3:30pm - 6:00pm Pre-registered After Camp Get extended camp to 6pm
Location 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon Map It
Register
Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
June 18-22, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
June 25-29, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
July 2-6, 2012
No camp July 4
Tuition $379
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
July 9-13, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
July 16-20, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
July 23-27, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
August 6-10, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
August 13-17, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
August 20-24, 2012
Tuition $449
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Camp Full |
Ages 9-14
August 27-31, 2012
Tuition $449
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About Our Boats
Skin-on-frame boats have evolved and been put to the test over thousands of years of heavy use on some of the most arduous seas in the world, such as the arctic ocean. The "skin" of our highly flexible and resilient boats is ballistic grade nylon (the same material used in bulletproof vests). The frames of these boats are lashed and pegged through traditional construction. Modern engineers and boat builders value the flexibility of skin-on-frame construction for being more efficient and durable then fiberglass design in many respects. Because of the natural profile of our boats they also encourage closer encounters with river wildlife from ducks to birds to otters.
Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure Camp includes
• Travel the waterways of our awesome greenspaces and beyond
• Paddle and row in our traditional skin-on-frame boats
• Proper safety and rescue gear
• practice rescue techniques including self rescue
• Navigation and reading the water
• Knots and other marine skills
• Silently Stalk bull frogs with fishing spears
• Weather reading
• Kayak games and water play
• Care for kayaks and gear
• Explore places only accessible by water
• Track otter, raccoon and coyotes along untouched shores
