Kayak Camp for Teens! 2025

AGES 13-17

Young people love to paddle and teens embrace adventure and pick up new skills with ease. This three-day camp is focused on developing sea kayak skills such as effective paddle strokes, quick rescues and boat maneuvering techniques, tailored to the mind and learning style of young people. Lessons will emphasize a strong foundation of water safety principles and respect for the environment.

Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, over-your-head water while wearing a personal flotation device (lifejacket).

Requirements: Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep water while wearing a personal flotation device (life jacket).

Equipment Provided: Kayak, life jacket, paddle, wetsuit (if needed), and safety equipment.

What To Wear & Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (like quick-dry synthetics) and/or a bathing suit. Bring a hat with a brim, sunscreen, bottle of water, towel, any required medications, and dry clothes to change into after camp (optional).

Instructors: Led by Whidbey Island Kayak guides, who are certified instructors with experience leading programs for youth.

Dates: Mon-Wed, June 30-July 2

Times: 10:00am -1:00pm

Location: Monday at Goss Lake; Tuesday & Wednesday at South Whidbey Harbor (back-up location will be Goss Lake)

Fee: $150

REGISTER HERE

Min 3/Max 8