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We are excited for you to join us at Lake Murray this spring. Please read through the details on this page and click any of the Enroll buttons to register. Please give us a call or send a message if you have any questions.

Reed at (619) 993-2972

After School Kayaking at Lake Murray

Participants will complete the American Canoe Association Intro to Kayaking course, slightly modified for age. See details below.

Who: 2nd – 5th grade Elementary students

Where: Pick up in the school parking lot

When: Each session is four, two-hour classes

PRICE : $250

Our Programs Include

Round trip transportation from your child's school to Lake Murray. Kayak Kids shuttle bus, fully equipped with seatbelts.
Groups limited to 12 students
Three Red Cross First Aid/CPR/Water Safety Certified Instructors
All participants will receive a Kayak Kids t shirt, safety whistle, and weekly photos

HEARST ELEMENTARY/Mondays 2:10pm-4:30pm

When: Four Mondays: 2:10pm-4:30pm

Session 1: 9/15-10/6

Session 2: 10/13-11/3 No Class on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13

GAGE ELEMENTARY/Wednesdays 12:15-2:30

When: Four Wednesdays: 12:15-2:30

Session 1: 8/27-9/17

Session 2: 9/24-10/22

DAILARD ELEMENTARY/Tuesday 2:10pm-4:30pm

When: Tuesdays: 2:10pm-4:30pm

Session 1: 9/16-10/7

GREEN ELEMENTARY/Fridays 2:10pm-4:30pm

When: Four Fridays: 2:10pm-4:30pm

Session 1: 8/29-9/19

Session 2: 9/26-10/24

Kayak Kids Camps

Round trip transportation from Gage Elementary in Kayak Kids’ Shuttle Bus

Who: Ages 7-12

Where: Pick up and drop off at Gage Elementary School

Summer Camp: TBD

PRICE : $400

Fall Camp: TBD

PRICE : $300

If class/camp is full, join our waitlist. We are adding classes regularly.

After-School Kayaking Details – Please Read Carefully

Kayak Kids shuttle bus will be awaiting clients in the school parking lot as soon as the school day ends. Clients will be met by their instructor, who will ensure all rostered clients are present, and board the shuttle to be transported 2.2 miles to Lake Murray.
Upon arrival, clients will be outfitted with personal floatation devices (PFDs) and given safety instructions and guidance on proper kayak assembly and care. From there they will warm up and be physically assessed by the instructors and paired with appropriate partners.
Before getting into the kayaks and on the water, clients will receive directions on how to properly hold and maneuver paddles through the water. Clients will then learn proper techniques to get into their kayaks both individually and with their partner, while anchored to shore.
When ready, clients will proceed into the water and will be taught flatwater kayaking utilizing the criteria established by the American Canoeing Association, modified for age.
During the entire class, clients will have a 4:1 client to staff ratio ensuring the utmost safety precautions are upheld. All instructors will be Red Cross certified in first aid, CPR and water safety.
At the end of the day’s lesson, clients will return to shore and proceed to properly break down kayaks and paddles and learn proper storage techniques.
Finally, they will board the shuttle for the return trip to school where they will be dropped off to their parents/guardians or after school program.
Throughout the 4-week session, clients will learn to care for and paddle inflatable tandem kayaks (IKs) and sit on and sit in kayaks, giving them a broad spectrum of experiences in both comfort, stability and maneuverability. This variety will allow them to decide which type of kayak is right for them as they continue their journey towards being proficient kayakers.

There is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.

More than just fun

We are here to share our love of kayaking with your children in a safe, exciting and unique way.