2007 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Adventures

• Sea Kayaking
• Swimming
• Camping
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Learning

Skills

• Kayaking self-rescue
• Paddling techniques
• Outdoor survival
• Leave No Trace Ethics

Location

• Marshal Launch Site
• Marshal & Tomales Beaches

A Unique experience awaits – encourage your children to indulge their sense of adventure. Blue Water’s Adventure Kayak Camp is a fun-filled week on Tomales Bay that provides the unique experience of sea kayaking and camping on the pristine beaches of the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Our adventure offers young people the chance to challenge themselves while trying an exciting new sport.

This 5-day camp is full of adventure and fun: Wednesday - Saturday the focus is on teaching sea kayaking self-rescue and paddling skills, outdoor survival techniques, and the leave no trace ethics. There will be opportunities for tide pooling, snorkeling, hiking, campfire story telling, and more.

Share in the fun! An optional family overnight experience is available Saturday - Sunday and is a great way for each adventurer to share their new skills, the fun of kayaking, and the thrill of camping with the whole family.

 Blue Waters Kayaking instructors are professional kayak instructors and hold degrees and experience in education, outdoor education, and natural sciences. They are creative, enthusiastic, and full of energy. Their diverse experiences assure a positive and safe experience for your young adventurer.

Skills specific to Overnight Sea Kayaking

• How to prepare for an overnight trip
• What to pack and how to pack it
• Basic navigation
• Guides tips -how to check your landing site
• Camp set-up techniques
• Loads of "guide's secrets"

Goals:

By the end of the week your adventurer will:

• Challenge themselves physically and mentally to participate in camp activities.
• Acquire the basic knowledge to feel confident and safe sea kayaking.
• Learn how to minimize their impact on sensitive environments and to respect the wild animals in those habitats.
• Have fun in the outdoors and include the whole family in the learning process.

Camp Cost & Cancellation Policy
Camp price of $435 includes all kayaking gear and food Wednesday - Saturday morning. There is an additional cost of $150 per person for those who join us Saturday - Sunday for the optional family overnight. To secure your space a $150 deposit is due with your reservation and payable by credit card or check. Final payment is due in full 21 days prior to your camp start date. The final payment, minus the $150 deposit, is refundable upon your cancellation request received no later than 21 days prior to your camp start date.