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Fall Semester 2010 "Chile's Waterfall Paradise"

Fall Semester 2010 Destinations: USA, Canada, and Chile’s Waterfall Paradise

It is hard to realize how much you will experience and grow before you apply to New River Academy. How does one explain kayaking Chile’s waterfalls, building upon an eco-tourism service-learning project, or teaching Chileans how to kayak? “That was the coolest place I have ever been in my life.” Only to be followed the next week by, “Wait! That is the coolest river I have paddled.” And week after week this chatter of excitement continues.

Students catch and caballeros laso falling baby goats as they cross this Andean goat bridge to greener grass.

Dates: August 27 to December 16

8/27 Flight Arrivals: Arrive to Charleston, WV Airport 3:00 to 5:00 pm

WV Drive Arrivals: Arrive to WV 4:00 to 6:00 pm; Meet en route to Canada: Call to schedule

8/28 Ottawa Airport Arrivals: 9:00 to 11:00 am

Begin Your Semester on the Ottawa River

Your base will be on the banks of the Ottawa River. You will master freestyle moves each day before and after school. During the school day you will be taught by inspiring and caring teachers. The Ottawa is a warm water play run perfect for beginners learning to roll and the best professionals honing their skills.

Travel South to Your Fayetteville, West Virginia Base New River Gorge Area Information

Fayetteville was voted in the top five coolest small towns in America by the Frommers Travel Guide, and Kayak Magazine voted West Virginia as the “number one whitewater state in the United States.” Your WV base is in the heart of whitewater country just 1.5 miles from the famous Dries of the New River waves. While in West Virginia you will have the best lodging options with beds for each student at your home base. Your teachers know the rivers and will provide you with the safest river experience and training. Your river options will be the Upper and Lower Gauley and Lower New Rivers.

Other Destinations may include the Yough, Lachine Rapids, and rivers of North Carolina.

Explore Chile’s Waterfall Paradise

Dates: 10/24 to 12/16

ChileRivers.org, “Service learning promoting eco-tourism” is a service-learning project created to fight aggressive dam projects via promoting cherished rivers. This is an exciting project that you will help map via your video or photo media courses.

Visiting Chilean rivers during the fall semester offers the best of freestyle surf and clean waterfalls, cultural exploration from Santiago’s arid regions to the lakes district, and educational experiences that you will remember for a lifetime. As you explore Chile’s rivers you may find yourself planning a future expedition first descent in leadership class, publishing photos of your kayaking friends, or producing a video of your cultural experiences. Call now to learn how to apply for the Chile semester.

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