TEEN KAYAKING COURSE

Kayaking can change your life! Our goal with this course is to devleop of a love for the river and develop the next generation of river runners! 

QUICK INFO

2025 Dates:
7/27/25 – 8/2/25
Length: 7 days
From: $1399
Includes: Camping, healthy meals, & river equipment
River Rating: Class I-III
Age: 12 -17
*The best is if teens can spend 2 consecutive weeks kayaking
(1st week at camp and 2nd on the Main Salmon Trip).

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WHAT YOUR TRIP WILL LOOK LIKE

Every day young kayakers, of every skill level, gear up for a full day of river running and professional kayaking instruction on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Students learn the fundamentals of running whitewater; properly fitting a kayak, catching eddies, paddling strokes, river safety, wet exiting, rolling techniques, how to “read” the river, etc. Video analysis in our learning lodge excels boater’s learning. For students that already have some kayaking experience, we will explore more advanced maneuvers on the river like catching tighter eddies,  surfing, spinning, boofing, etc. Evenings are filled with activity: hiking, rock climbing, challenge course, games, swimming, and fun. The week closes with a bon fire ceremony celebration of all the week’s successes and memorable moments. For students that want to continue paddling and developing their skills, we offer a Teen Kayak Main Salmon River Trip (offered through a special permit with NOLS) immediatly following this course. 

 

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INCLUDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • Individualized instruction 1:4 instructor: client ratio
  • 30+ miles of river access with perfect water from every learning level (Class I-III/IV, seasonal)
  • High quality kayaking gear, PFD’s and fleet of boats (or bring your own)
  • Video analysis in our learning lodge
  • A 19-acre river front campus with hiking, rock climbing, frisbee golf and challenge course.
  • Delicious snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Lodging –riverfront platform wall tents with cots
  • Warm showers in the bath house
  • Transportation to and from Missoula, Montana Airport. Please plan to arrive between 11am-3pm on July 27th and depart Aug 3rd between 11am-3pm.

 *We are happy to accommodate any special dietary requirements or limitations, please notify us when booking your adventure.

**Not included: airfare, travel insurance