Easter Holiday Kids Kayaking Club

FUN, ACTIVE & OUTDOORS !

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Our Easter Holidays Kid's Club is perfect for kids and teens aged between 8 & 16 who would like to have an AWESOME time on the water while learning kayaking skills and making friends.  Our Kids Club is run by experienced and passionate paddling instructors who keep everyone safe on the water and everyday full of fun (check out the timetable below for full details). All skill levels from complete beginner to current AusPaddlers are welcome to attend.

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What you get:

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Five days of kayaking 9 am - 12 pm daily. Learn to Kayak Sessions for Beginners & Improver Sessions for more advanced paddlers - to allow everyone to get some awesome new skills.

Water Safety Training - learn how to be safe around the water and to provide kayak rescues.

Maximum ratio of 1:8, instructor to paddler ratio, allowing everyone to get individual attention

Different activities everyday to keep everyone excited and engaged (including an on the water Easter Egg Hunt).

Daily morning tea.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHEN: April 17 - 21, 9 am - 12 pm Daily  

WHERE: The Barwon River Geelong, West Fyans Street Boat Ramp (Location will be changed to Corio Bay if river is impacted by flooding) 

INCLUSIONS: 5 x 3 hour sessions led by experienced instructors and daily morning tea. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are all provided for use during the program. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: A change of clothes including towel, sunscreen, personal medicines and a full water bottle 

WHAT YOU NEED TO WEAR: Clothes you don't mind getting wet and a sun hat  

TIMETABLE 

Day 1 Introduction, safety briefing, kayaking skills (suitable for the paddlers skill level) and on water games

Day 2 Rescue training (Prepare to get WET!): self rescues (how to get back on your kayak or swim to shore if you fall off) and how to rescue your friends. Complete with splashtastic games so you can practice your skills! 

Day 3 Canoe Polo: A fast paced ball game played on the water. Practice your skills and then challenge your friends to see who can score the most goals! 

Day 4 Expedition: A journey along the river. We aim to cover at least 5 km with a stop half way for morning tea.  

Day 5 On the water Easter Egg Hunt and races.