Our kids camps are just the outdoor vacations your kids need!

We offer two different camps for kids all summer long: Kayak Camps and EcoSplash Camps

Our kids camps are more than just kayaking.  They’re about socializing with other kids, learning to look out for your fellow river mates, learning river rescue skills, and enjoying the simple things in life like swimming on the river and exploring the ecosystems surrounding the rivers here in western North Carolina.  We believe- and the studies support,  the idea that childrens’ happiness can be derived from experiences rather than material possessions.

Kids Kayak Camps

Our annual kayak camps are for kids who want to focus on kayaking.  These multi-day camps give children the opportunity to immerse themselves in whitewater kayaking. They are all about learning and improving river skills under the guidance of our instructors and fellow young people.   All camp sessions are day camps. We look for you to have your kids at our shop at 9AM. And be there to pick them up at 4PM.  Bonus: It’s the opportunity for you to indulge in some Adult Free time!  Take a little time for yourself to kayak, bike, hike,  shop, spa or just taking some time to explore our beautiful part of western North Carolina.  Here are dates for our summer kids camps.

 

EcoSplash Camps

EcoSplash Kids Camp: experiences outdoors

EcoSplash Camp is for kids who love getting wet and are excited to explore nature.   EcoSplash camp is about collaborative playtime, each day broken into two parts. Part One is river time. For river time, kayaks, duckys or rafts are all options, providing the opportunity for young friends to share time together on the river –using rafts, duckys and kayaks. The second half of the day will be for exploring the local eco-systems with snorkels in the river, and hikes looking for medical plants and edibles.    We have teamed up with Mainspring Conservation Trust for the youth environmental education segment of our EcoSplash Camps. to encourage hands-on educational activities that allow kids to experience their natural surroundings in a way they wouldn’t be able to inside a classroom. Check out our EcoSplash Camp Dates

forget electronis - kids are happier if they get outside

The goal of our EcoSPlash camps is to help young people appreciate collaborative playtime more than toys or electronic gadgets.  Following the studies of child psychologists like Dr. Margot Sunderland, who has written extensively about the belief that experiences like our Kayak and EcoSplash Camps boost long-term happiness and makes children smarter.  It is the combination of supporting children’s explorative urge and their capacity to play. 

 

Oh No! Kayak Camp Dates don’t work for your family?

We offer single and multi-day custom camp dates. We understand that summers are crazy busy. So if our scheduled camp dates don’t work, put a group of kids together (minimum of 4) and we will do a custom camp for the group. 

Families that Play Together

Sometimes adults want to be kids and play with their kids.  We offer private instruction year-round that is perfect for families looking to learn together. 

Have questions?  Give us a call and we will talk you through all the options