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Kayak Instruction Inc. makes it safe and easy for Girl Scouts of all ages to enjoy this exciting sport. All necessary equipment is provided including kayaks, paddles, PFDs and other safety equipment & Kayak Instruction, Inc. meets the Safety Wise Guidelines. There is supervision by a certified lifeguard during water safety exercises making sure the scouts are in a safe environment & are confident in the water before participating on the water. As described in Safety-Wise Water Activity Checkpoints there will be an instructor-to-girl scout ratio of 1 to 5. Our instructor list includes Junior Olympians, US Team Members and other accomplished kayakers.
Level One - Young Kayaks
Cost: $15.00 per girl Ages 8 through 17 Brownie, Junior, Cadet and Senior Location: Winter-Indoor heated pool Summer-Lake, pond or pool Description: A two-hour fun class that stresses safety. Participants will become comfortable in a kayak and learn how to do self-rescue while playing games. Participation in this program meets the requirements for the Brownie Paddle Safely Try-It and the Adventure Sports Badge. Level Two - Kayak Skill Techniques
Cost: $25.00 per girl Ages 9 through 17 Junior, Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: Winter-Indoor heated pool Summer-Lake, pond or pool Description: A three hour clinic which provides the kayaker with the necessary skills to paddle safely, efficiently and with confidence. You will leave this class knowing how to enter, exit and maneuver your kayak in any direction. Participation in this program meets the requirements for the Junior “Small Craft” badge. Level Three - Kayak Technique & Rescues
Cost: $40.00 per girl Ages 11 through 17 Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: Winter-Indoor heated pool Summer-Lake, pond or pool Description: A six hour clinic which includes everything in the Level Two clinic along with a two hour classroom session and several rescue techniques and meets the requirements for the Cadette/Senior Interest Project “Paddle Poll and Roll” with exception of the service Project requirement. Arrangements may be made for this to be done at a later date if desired. Level Four - Whitewater Kayaks
Cost: $40.00 per girl Ages 11 through 17 Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: Fort Worth Trinity River Whitewater Course Description: After completion of four hours of flatwater instruction the student may take a whitewater clinic. This half day clinic is extremely fun and slightly challenging. This clinic emphasizes specific whitewater maneuvers, balance, and some fun and exciting vertical drops. Level Five - Kayak Roll
Cost: $30.00 per girl Ages 10 through 17 Junior Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: The Colony Aquatic Park Description: A three hour program that teaches the kayak roll. We listened to last year’s feedback and you asked for additional kayak programs, with more time devoted to the kayak roll. The kayak roll is a technique that allows an upside down kayaker (not a good position to occupy for any length of time) to roll the kayak back upright and continue paddling. After attending the first class, Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend follow up sessions for only a $5.00 pool rental charge. A prerequisite of Level One, Two or Three is recommended before taking this class. Level Six – Lake or River
Cost: $20.00 per girl Ages 10 through 17 Junior Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: Lake Grapevine Meadowmere Park or Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Description: A three hour program that lets scouts paddle on a lake or river after completing one of our instructional programs. The first two bodies of water are appropriate for novice or beginning kayak activities. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are provided. After kayaking on the Elm Fork, you are located by the Elm Fork Nature Preserve and can hike their nature trails. Level Seven – Intro to Kayak Polo
Cost: $10.00 per girl Ages 10 through 17 Junior Cadet, Senior & Ambassador Location: The Colony Aquatic Park Description: A two hour recreational program which introduces scouts to this fun action sport. Most of your time will be spent in the kayaks on the water while you learn the rules and techniques of this sport.
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