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TRAINING AND CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS:

Are you a beginner looking to learn a bit more about paddling on flat water? Are you a little rusty with those strokes? Or would you like to feel more comfortable in swift rivers with your open canoe?

Course Descriptions:

 

Quick Start to Canoeing

The Quick Start to Canoeing class is designed to expose participants to the basic paddling and safety skills necessary to explore the different watercraft used in paddle sports.

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Outline of the Quickstart

  • Age requirement: 7 years through adult (great for youth groups, family groups, couples, and individuals)
  • Cost: $15.00 register in advance
  • Program Length: 3 hours
  • Location: FOP Camp off Happe Rd

 

6 hour Introduction to Canoeing

The ACA Introduction to Canoeing course is designed as a short program emphasizing the entry-level paddling skills for individuals desiring an introduction to the sport of canoeing.
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for more information about the specific skills covered in this class.

Outline of the introduction

  • Age Requirement: 7 years through adult (This course is great for scouts and can be designed to fulfill merit badge canoeing requirements.)
  • Cost: $20.00 per person, group discounts are available
  • Program Length: 6 hours
  • Location: TBA

 

Essentials of River Canoeing

The ACA Essentials of River Canoeing is designed to teach beginning paddlers how to safely and enjoyably canoe on gentle rivers. This class offers some advanced skills and includes rescues.
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Outline of the essentials

  • Age Requirement: 16 years through adult
  • Cost: $45.00 per person
  • Program Length: 8 – 10 hours
  • Location: Wabash River

Whether it’s helping to fulfill scouting badge requirements, teaching camp kids to canoe, or preparing adults for everything from calm boundary waters to moving rivers, Canoe Evansville can get you paddling!

 Click here for registration form or contact us today at (812) 479-0771, ext. 5# to schedule a class.

 

 

 

 

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