All classes are offered thru a joint partnership with Monroe Community College Aquatic Center.
Whitewater Kayaking Super Camp
Your instructor and
coach will be Art Miller. Art is the only USACK Certified Olympic
Development Coach in New York State.
These Camps are specially designed for the serious dedicated student that
wants to progress at a fast pace. You will be working on your skills almost
daily for four straight days. Be sure to get some rest before prior to starting
this Camp.
If you are in the Beginner/Novice Skill range then this the ultimate path
to take to get you to the next level. Continuous supervised workouts have
always been the best method to advance personal skill development. The classes
are structured to get maximum performance without exhausting the student
to the point that learning is jeopardized because of fatigue. For beginners/Novice
we start with the basics on the first day. The next three days you
will experience River running, Slalom Racing, Freestyle playboating, Downriver
Racing and Safety procedures and Finish with a competion on the final day.
The Top boat from this Camp will receive a FREE trip to Pennsylvania
August 15, 16 and 17th. The trip includes transportation,
entry fees, equipment and coaching.
This special program to open to Beginner and Novice level students. Your
position (Beginner/Novice) in the Program will be assessed as part of your
registration consultation with the Program Director. To Register for the
Super Camps just fill out the form at the bottom of this page and submit
it to Kayak Adventures. You will be contacted by phone to discuss
your position in the program.
Camp Location: Rock Park (Rochester Canoe and Kayak Park) Rochester, New York
Program Fee : Four Day Camp: Student: $100
Adult: $150
Program Dates and Times: (9am to 12 Noon)
Super Camp # 1 Starts Monday July 21st and finishes on Thursday July 24th.
Super Camp # 2 Starts Monday July 28st and finishes on Thursday July 31th.
Super Camp # 3 Starts Monday August 11th and finishes on Thursday August 14th.
Note:
All classes start at 9am and run until 12 noon.
The Registration Form is at the bottom of this page.
Playboating is one of the fastest growing White Water sports today. If you look at the most successful playboaters you find a heavy emphasis on technical skill. Basically the paddlers with the best skills are the ones that excell in this sport. Being exposed to and learning Slalom skills and Technique is a sure fire method to a successful and rewarding journey into Freestyle Playboating. |
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| Playboating is exciting and rewarding and requires Top level skills to excell. | |
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Whitewater Slalom Racing has been in the Olympics for many years. It is easy on the River to spot the accomplished racers. They have skills that stand out seperating them from the general population of paddlers. Our program Director and head instructor is a certified Jr Olympic Development Coach with many years of experience. You will be introduced to some of the advanced technical skills that are being used by the best paddlers in the country. Racing is all about challenging yourself to be the Best. Enhansed Self Esteem, Stronger Mental focus on planning, execution and maintaining consistant approach to dealing with stress are just some of the vital attributes that follow this wonderful sport. |
| Slalon Racing -will lead to top level skill development. | |
Surfing waves, pictured on the right, is one of many river running skills you will be working. The basic principles of river running include the ability to find and get into and out of eddy's, recognizing waves that you can surf and then actually surfing the waves. Doing standard ferries, reverse ferries and jet ferries all help you maneuver your kayak on the river. Put all this together with some common sense safety practices and you will be ready to explore the many rivers in our area that are suited to your ability at this time. |
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| Surfing Waves - Just one of the River Running Skills you will be experiencing |
Click on the following link to register for this or any of our programs.