Paddling Skills Development - 2008


CanoersAmerican Canoe Association (ACA) Intro to Canoe

Date: June 7, 2008
This one-day course focuses on basic tandem and/or solo canoe skills for sitting paddlers. Presentations include dressing to paddle safely and potential paddling hazards. Practice of simple rescues and a basic set of paddling skills prepare students to maneuver safely and comfortably on still water.
Cost: $60 ACA member/$70 non-member/$100 including ACA membership; includes instruction. ADK members receive a 10% discount. Canoe rentals are available with advanced notice.

American Canoe Association (ACA) Intro to Kayak

Date: June 8, 2008
This one-day course focuses on basic solo kayak skills. Presentations include dressing to paddle safely and potential paddling hazards. Practice of simple rescues and a basic set of paddling skills prepare students to maneuver safely and comfortably on still water.
Cost: $60 ACA member/$70 non-member/$100 including ACA membership; includes instruction. ADK members receive a 10% discount. Kayak rentals are available with advanced notice.

American Canoe Association Instructor Certification

Date: June 17 - 20, 2008
This four-day course is designed to help outdoor educators and leaders, outfitters and enthusiasts develop the skills and teaching technique needed to safely lead others by canoe through flat-water and moving-water.
Cost: $310/$340; includes instruction and certifications.

All PADDLING courses held at the Heart Lake Program Center

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