Overview
During this fun-filled week, beginner kayakers will develop a solid foundation for whitewater kayaking:
1. Proper equipment fit
2. Proper boat outfitting
3. Comfort underwater
4. Exiting the kayak
5. Rolling the kayak
6. Basic strokes
7. Basic river maneuvers
Each day serves as a building block for the next with a strong emphasis on safety awareness, outdoor leadership, and conservation. Our instructors are mature, caring professionals who specialize in creating a safe, friendly environment for beginners. Daily workouts will develop skills quickly. Once teen "Patrollers" show a moderate degree of proficiency and comfort, we'll be paddling in class II-III whitewater and learning to surf standing waves. Level 1 also teaches documentary skills with the use of video and still cameras. Each Patroller will keep a logbook of their experiences and the group will post updates to their own internet blog. Camps run from Monday through Friday, from 9am - 3pm each day. All equipment is provided. Lunch should be brought in a waterproof drybag.
See below for camp dates and details.
 How to Schedule Your Classes
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Step 1
Select the quantity of participants you want to register for a particular trip or class and click "purchase and enroll."
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Step 2
On the next screen enter your registration information. Review your order and click "Charge Credit Card" if everything looks okay. This creates a credit for you in our system. Your payment will be processed and you will be sent an email with your login information.
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Step 3
You should now have received 2 emails from us. Read the first email, "Potomac Paddlesports Account," and write down your username and password.
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Step 4
Using your username and password, log in to the website. You will be taken to your account page. In the "Schedule-at-a-Glance" window, click "Schedule My Trips/Classes".
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On the scheduling tool page, under "Available," choose from among the available dates for your event. Doing so will add you to the roster for that trip or class. You must cancel or reschedule at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to the event or you will forfeit the trip or class.
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Once you schedule yourself for a class, you will get a third email from us ("IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION"). This email contains a link to a PDF packet of information: Directions, list of equipment, waiver and medical form. Print out this packet and review it prior to your event.
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Step 7
If you registered more than one participant, forward the second email ("Purchase Confirmation/Gift Codes") to the other participant(s). This email contains a GIFT CODE and instructions. They MUST follow the instructions in this email and complete Steps 3 - 6 themselves.
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Step 8
Are you thoroughly confused? No problem. We're here to help! Give us a call and we can walk you through the process and answer any questions you have--the old fashioned way!
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Be Prepared!
Below are some products that we frequently recommend to our whitewater camp students. Have a look, and if there's any-thing else you need to make sure you or your kids are ready for your sessions on the water, you can get everything you'll need over in our online store! Check it out!
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