| New Jersey Kayak Children Kayak Camp is designed to progressively instruct
young students paddling skills and safety techniques necessary to navigate a coastal sea
touring kayak with confidence. New Jersey Kayak’s professional staff will
guide with a ratio of at least one guide per five students, to insure personal instruction
and safety. |
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child is provided a high quaility kayak, life jacket & paddle fit for thier particular
size. |
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kayak instruction, your child is introduced to Barnegat Bay and it's natural wonders by
exploring the surrounding National Wildlife Refuge. |
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is a day scheduled for fishing, crabbing or sailing depending on the group and or
weather. The last day is our expedition kayak day with a congratulating cookout
lunch with parents invited. |
| Our goal is for your child to have a fun, memorable experience that will
last a lifetime. |
Four Day Kids Kayak Camp $220
More then 1 child from family $ 200 per child
Ages: 10 to 15 maximum 12 children |
Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 1pm
June 29th -July 2nd
July 13th -16th
August 3rd-6th
August 17th - 20th |
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Day one:
The workings & terminology of a true coastal kayak is explained. Each student is
fitted to
a child sized professional coastal kayak (equipped with rudder), a fitted kayak lifejacket
(PFD), and quality fiberglass shaft paddle. Paddling instruction is given and
demonstrated within NJ Kayak’s protected waterfront location on Barnegat Bay. Safety
issues are reviewed before an introductory paddle to the surrounding Wildlife Refuge.
Day Two:
The “wet exit” and self rescue and assisted rescue is demonstrated, instructed
and performed by each student within the protected harbor. After each student has
practiced the “wet exit’, NJ Kayak’s guide take a longer kayak tour to and
within the shallow water creeks and salt ponds of the surrounding Wildlife Refuge where
varied coastal birds can be observed. |
Day
Three:
Depending on the weather and the interests of the students, NJ Kayak will, for many,
introduce the students to fishing, crabbing or sailing. This is a great opportunity
to experience Barnegat Bay in a different way. For many children, it was their first
experience and it was a great pleasure to introduce them to these Barnegat bay activities.Day
Four:
The students take a five to six mile extended kayak tour through the E.B.F. Wildlife
Refuge.
This fun adventurous paddle is a great opportunity to review all skills of kayak touring,
view the wildlife and natural beauty of the refuge and build confidence in hopefully a
lifelong sport.
For a congratulation end of course, a class cookout picnic is provided with parents
welcome. |
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| Students should bring water shoes or old sneakers, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen,
bug spray, bathing suit, windbreaker, change of cloths, bottled water and a healthy light
snack during kayak tour. Bring lunch for when they return from kayak tour. |
Please call or email for reservation
New Jersey Kayak, 409 East Bay Ave., Barnegat
email: newjerseykayak@newjerseykayak.com
(609) 698-4440 |
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