Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips » Kids Kayaking

Eppie’s Junior Training Program

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:05:52 +0000

Eppie’s Great Race® and Current Adventures want to encourage junior paddlers so they’ve teamed up to offer a special program for racers ages 12-18. Participants receive heavily discounted kayak lessons as well as rental kayaks for the lessons and the race. This offer is first-come, first-served so apply early to guarantee availability of equipment. Participant must provide proof of registration as the paddler on a Junior Division Team or as a Junior Ironperson to Current Adventures.

Participants will receive:

Up to 4 training sessions*, including one Lake Natoma session and three river based sessions.
Equipment, appropriate for their size and skill level including boats, paddles, and PFDs, will be provided or coordinated by Current Adventures and made available at the pre-determined location for each session.
Instruction by experienced paddlers with an intimate knowledge of The Great Race®. Our instructors have the appropriate skills and experience to work with juniors on the waters of the American River in a safe and professional manner.
Current Adventures will provide or work to help coordinate river shuttles where necessary for the participants on training days.
Race Day delivery of equipment also provided by Current Adventures at Sunrise footbridge
Pick up of equipment at Goethe Park after the race, unless otherwise scheduled.
Current Adventures will also provide equipment (on a pre-reserved basis) for participants to utilize for other race events that Current Adventures administers and which pre-cede Eppies Great Race. These races may include The Nimbus Classic, River City Marathon and Eppies Pre-Race.
Reduced or otherwise sponsored entry fees for the races mentioned above are an option that we will also coordinate for these junior participants.

*Training sessions may not be exclusive to the Junior Program. Hence the sessions for the juniors will likely be integrated with Current Adventures regular adult training sessions.

Cost: $50. The normal price for this package would be $249.

Please contact Current Adventures at (888) 452-9254 or email for additional information or to register.

Kids Beginning Kayaking (Ages 8-10) Aug 2-4

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:55:45 +0000

Kids love kayaking and they take to it almost instantly. Our kid’s program is a great way to harness some of their boundless energy. We use equipment specifically designed for kids, with fun & water safety as our primary goals. They learn through a variety of games, group activities & exploration. Beginning classes are taught in the safe, controlled environment of Lake Natoma and special hideaways like Swampland and Berry Pond. Kids always leave these classes thrilled & excited by the experience & wanting more. All equipment is provided.
Ages: 8-10 yrs.
Location: Lake Natoma
Time: (3 days) 9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $130 (Includes 10% State Park fee. Parking is extra.)
Prerequisites: none
Client Comments: “I had a wonderful time with you teaching me how to kayak. Thank you for showing me cool animals, giving me handy tips and showing me how to steer. You all helped me have a great time on the lake and river. Thanks a lot!” ~ Kenny – age 9
“Thanks to you, John, not only for the three days of kayak instruction you led for Conner and Dustin, but also for your inspirational attitude. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking and came away with a respectfully cautious attitude and a desire to do more kayaking. What a great concept to instill in young people that exercise, learning, and fun can come with new adventures like kayaking.” ~Rosemary and Tom
“My son Santiago just completed the kids kayaking class this afternoon. I have NEVER seen him this excited about any outdoor activity. Thank you so much for putting on such a great class! ” ~Roberto
Progression: Kids have a great time repeating this class. With instructor approval they can take Junior Beginning Kayaking.

2010 Dates:
August 2-4 (M-T-W)

August 2, 2010

August 4, 2010

Junior Beginning Kayaking (Ages 10-14)

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:50:29 +0000

Let us make this summer special for your junior. We get them smiling at the beginning of class and have them laughing by the end! Using active games, group activities and river, lake and wildlife exploration, Current Adventures instructors teach youth kayaking skills and safety. Days 1 and 2 are spent on Lake Natoma. On day 3 we move on to the Lower American. This class leaves them begging for more.
Ages: 10-14 yrs.
Location: Lake Natoma & Lower American River (on day 3).
Time: (3 days) 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $139 (Includes 10% State Park fee.)
Prerequisites: Juniors must have taken Junior beginning before enrolling in Junior Novice. No prerequisites for beginning classes other than age appropriate.
Progression: Junior Camp, Touring Classes, Private Classes and for ages 12 and up consider Eppie’s Junior Training program.
Client Comments:“Thank you for teaching us how to kayak and guiding us down the river. I was sore when I got home from paddling all day, but it was definitely worth the great experience and loads of fun that I had! I was grateful and relieved that we received a lot of instruction before going down the rapids because I was always able to feel safe and unafraid. I had a great time and hope I can come back and do more difficult rapids.” ~ Jessica – age 14

“Thank you Current Adventures. We feel quite fortunate that Conner and Dustin had the pleasure of learning to kayak with three high quality kayaking instructors with high quality attitudes to match.” ~Rosemary and Tom

“Thank you for teaching us how to kayak and guiding us down the river. I was sore when I got home from paddling all day, but it was definitely worth the great experience and loads of fun that I had! I was grateful and relieved that we received a lot of instruction before going down the rapids because I was always able to feel safe and unafraid. I had a great time and hope I can come back and do more difficult rapids.” ~ Jessica – age 14
“Thank you Current Adventures. We feel quite fortunate that Conner and Dustin had the pleasure of learning to kayak with three high quality kayaking instructors with high quality attitudes to match.” ~Rosemary and Tom

2010 Dates:
July 19-21 (M-T-W)
August 2-4 (M-T-W)
Juniors can add two more days of river fun in our Junior Novice class!

July 19, 2010	to	July 21, 2010
August 2, 2010	to	August 4, 2010

Junior Novice Kayaking (Ages 10-14)

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:45:11 +0000

This class is for the junior who wants to keep progressing following completion of Junior Beginning. Taught on the Lower American River, this class covers intermediate skills such as kayak surfing, river reading and eddy catching. We keep a small student to instructor ratio to provide more one on one instruction.
Ages: 10-14
Location: Lower American River
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $139 (includes 10% State Park fee. Parking additional.)
Prerequisites: Junior Beginning
Progression: Junior Camp, Sea Kayaking classes, River Kayaking 1 and for ages 12 and up Eppie’s Junior Training Program.
2010 Dates:
August 5-6 (TH-F)

August 5, 2010

August 6, 2010

Junior Kayaking Camps (Ages 10-15)

Dan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:40:47 +0000

Kids have a great time in this week-long, adventure-filled program. Kayaking skills & river safety are taught through games, group activities and exploration. These camps are based in Coloma and Lotus on the South Fork of the American River. Specific paddling locations are determined by skill level. Our great instructors never fail to fire the kids up on paddling, while maintaining a safe and positive environment for all participants. River Kayaking is done in groups. Our instructors facilitate a unique team building approach to kayaking.
Ages: 10 – 15 years old
Location: Camp Lotus on the banks of the South Fork American River, Lotus, CA
Cost: $699 Sun night-Fri afternoon. Price includes camping, meals, instructors/chaparones, kayak equipment, etc.
Prerequisites:Novice-Previous calm water paddling or instructor approval (in advance).
Intermediate-Class II river experience or better.
Progression: River Kayaking 1, Sea Kayaking classes, Private classes and for ages 12 and up Eppie’s Junior Training Program
2010 Dates:
Sunday, June 27- Friday, July 2 (Novice)
Sunday, July 18- Friday, July 23 (Intermediate)
Location: Camp Lotus, South Fork, American River, Lotus CA
Client Comments:
“My daughter and I took 2 of your classes and are jazzed about Yaking and are very impressed with your staff. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.” ~ Larry Schultz and Katie Schultz

“Thanks, Thanks, Thanks! I can’t say it enough! It was so much fun! I wish it could have been longer and I hope I can do it again. It was nice of you to be with us every step of the way and not get mad if we messed up! Thanks again!”~ Dani – age 10

“My daughter and I took 2 of your classes and are jazzed about Yaking and are very impressed with your staff. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.” ~ Larry Schultz and Katie Schultz

June 27, 2010	to	July 2, 2010
July 18, 2010	to	July 23, 2010

Kayaks for Sale – used & new

Dan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:00:47 +0000

We always have used and new kayaks for sale. Click on the links below for a current list of each type of boat. If you don’t see what you’re looking for please email us. We may have the boat you’re looking for and haven’t added it to the list yet or we may know someone else who has one for sale.

Used Recreational and Touring Kayaks
See our current list of Used Recreational/Touring Kayaks here.

Used Slalom, Surf, & Polo Kayaks
See our current list of used slalom, surf and polo kayaks here.

Used Whitewater & Kids Kayaks
We have a variety of whitewater kayaks for sale that have been used in our school fleet. The River Store deals with these boats for us. When you click on this link it will open a window to The River Store’s page on whitewater kayaks for sale.