Kid's Kayak Experience

Kid's Kayak Experience

Are your kids bored and desperate to put their energy into something new and exciting? This is the perfect treat for a wild child, a chance to let them loose on the water to learn a sport that has rapidly grown in popularity over the years. It has technique, skill, speed and fun all mixed into one to keep the minds and bodies busy with a big smile on that face! Read more about Kayaking here with our Interview with Ben Oakley of the British Kayaking Team.

Agenda

This course in an introduction to Kayak skills built around games and a fun river trip. It is aimed at the complete novice or someone who has tried it out a few times (i.e. a holiday). The course and centre is regulated by the British Canoe Union (BCU) paddle boat scheme, developing paddle and boat skills while having fun on the water! After meeting your instructor you will be given an introduction to the equipment and a safety briefing. Then it's onto the boating lake! (Only 2 1/2 ft deep so ideal for this introduction). You will enjoy a combination of playing games and some skills challenges. The group will usually take a short trip up the river to a treasure island!

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Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6
Participants must be confident in the water. A life jacket is porvided and must be worn.
A medical declaration form must be completed before taking part that is signed by a parent or guardian.

Duration
The session is 3 hours long with a toilet/snack break half hay through. Please allow approx 4 hours at the centre.

What to Wear / Equipment
In warm weather basic sports wear will be info i.e. shorts and a shirt. Bring sun block.
In cold/rainy weather a fleece and tracksuit trousers are recommended, not jeans. A waterproof top will be provided.
Bring footwear you don't mind getting wet, a towel and a change of clothes. Buoyancy aids are provided and are compulsory to wear along with all paddling equipment.

Group Size / Spectators
Spectators are welcome. The boat centre is located within a fully restored Victorian boat house providing toilets, showers and changing rooms. Drinks, ice creams and snacks are available. Spectators can hire a boat and enjoy themselves on the river and being in the centre of town there is easy access to shops restaurants etc. There is also a children’s playground next to the centre.

Weather
This experience is only affected in severe weather.

Availability
Dates are limited so it is recommended that you check availability in advance of purchasing a voucher. For groups with 4 or more, dates are available on request.

• Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
• Warwick (Warwickshire)