How to Choose the Best Kids and Teen Summer Kayak Camp

OK, you have surfed the net and found three or four great kids or teen kayak camps. But how do you know which one is safe, which has the best reputation, and great kayak instruction? There are a few simple factors that can make your decision easy. Let's look at the following points. At the same time you will see which teen camps Huge Experiences trusts and endorses.

Kayak Camps Focus on Safety

Every parent wants a safe kayak camp. And most program directors will tell you they are the safest. Here are a couple of easy questions to help you decide which program actually instills safety protocol.

  • Research which rivers the program runs. The more a program travels to rivers it does not know is directly proportional to accidents.
  • What safety courses will the camp teach if any? Great kayak programs always have a safety protocol and emphasis from day one on safety.
  • Who are the instructors, how old are they, and what is their experience? Great kayak camps hire and keep great employees. Find out who will be teaching your child.

Best Freestyle Kids and Teen Kayak Camp

Most teen kayakers want to master the latest freestyle moves. Which is also great for parents since freestyle is a safe and fun sport. You will want to research the best play boat designs combined with the best freestyle river.  The Ottawa River is as good as it gets.  And now the Nantahala has built an incredible freestyle feature.

Best Kids and Teen Leadership Kayak Camps

The best kids leadership camps will do a great job of teaching river running and leadership skills.

“Many companies are experts in advertising and may advertise ‘leadership development.’ There is nothing more frustrating to a parent than when a camp advertises a leadership program and sadly does not deliver. If you are going to advertise leadership development then you have to hire good people and develop a leadership program” -David Hughes, Director Huge Experiences

 

Here are some important points to consider: What are the leadership skills being taught? Ask the company to describe the leadership program. What is the experience of the instructor?

 

Kids and Teen Kayak Camps Endorsed by Huge Experiences:

New River Academy Kayak School
4632 Beckwith Rd
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304)- 574-0403
Fax: (304) 513-2247
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