Quick Details
Our youth kayaking basics course is a series of 3 indoor pool courses (2 hours each) with a 2 mile celebration paddle on the Cuyahoga River as our last course!
During each session paddlers will learn basic safety, paddling strokes and maneuvers necessary to paddle a recreational kayak on flat or slow moving water all while having fun!
These courses will be instructed by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified kayak instructor.
We will provide a youth sit-on top kayak, youth paddle & youth life jacket for each paddler.
Paddlers are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes early. Our course will start promptly to ensure we utilize our time in the pool!
Come prepared to get wet! We will be spending most of our time in the pool! Each paddler must be comfortable being in the water.
Attire should be appropriate for paddling: Swim suits and a non- cotton synthetic shirt under life jacket is recommended to prevent rubbing of life jacket. Water shoes are optional.
Locker rooms will be available for changing & restroom use.
Adult of paddler is required to remain on premises of Lifecenter Plus during course sessions.
Advance registration is required for this course series. A minimum of 4 youth paddlers are required for this course series to run. In the event our minimum is not reached a refund will be issued to those registered.