Spring Holiday Kids Kayaking Club
Schedule
Mon Sep 23 2024 at 09:00 am to Fri Sep 27 2024 at 12:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
West Fyans Street Boat Ramp | Geelong, VI
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FUN, ACTIVE & OUTDOORS !
Our Spring Holidays Kid's Club is perfect for kids and teens aged between 8 & 16 who would like to have an AWESOME time on the water while learning kayaking skills and making friends. Our Kids Club is run by experienced and passionate paddling instructors who keep everyone safe on the water and everyday full of fun (check out the timetable below for full details). All skill levels from complete beginner to current AusPaddlers are welcome to attend.
What you get:
Five days of kayaking 9 am - 12 pm daily. Learn to Kayak Sessions for Beginners & Skills Sessions for more advanced paddlers - to allow everyone to get some awesome new skills
Water Safety Training - learn how to be safe around the water and to provide kayak rescues
Maximum ratio of 1:8, instructor to paddler ratio, allowing everyone to get individual attention
Different activities everyday to keep everyone excited and engaged
Daily morning tea.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHEN: September 23 - 27, 9 am - 12 pm Daily
WHERE: The Barwon River Geelong, West Fyans Street Boat Ramp
INCLUSIONS: 5 x 3 hour sessions led by experienced instructors and daily morning tea. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are all provided for use during the program.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: A change of clothes including towel, sunscreen, personal medicines and a full water bottle
WHAT YOU NEED TO WEAR: Clothes you don't mind getting wet and a sun hat
TIMETABLE
Day 1
Introduction, safety briefing, group allocation, kayaking skills (suitable for the paddlers skill level) and on water games
Day 2-4
Groups will rotate through rescue training, canoe polo and exploring the water ways on a kayaking expedition
Rescue training (Prepare to get WET!): self rescues (how to get back on your kayak or swim to shore if you fall off) and how to rescue your friends. Complete with splashtastic games so you can practice your skills!
Canoe Polo: A fast paced ball game played on the water. Practice your skills and then challenge your friends to see who can score the most goals!
Expedition: A journey along the river appropriate to the groups skill level.
Day 5
Team Competition: Use your new skills to help your team complete a series of on the water challenges.
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Where is it happening?
West Fyans Street Boat Ramp, Geelong, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
