In the Northern Hemisphere the months of June, July and August bring summer and kayaking season! Warm weather and good river flows provide the optimal time to learn the sport of whitewater kayaking or to carry existing skills to the next level.
As a junior kayaker there are a number of well established instructional programs available to choose from, of which WCKA’s Summer Sessions is the one we have created specifically for our clientele. In consideration of which program might be the best for you, there are a variety of factors to consider, such as: how close is the program to your home, how well established is it, what is the level of supervision, how long does it last, how much does it cost, does it include academic coursework, is it a traveling program or centrally based, does it suit your age and experience, etc.
For families exploring the variety of options available, you will see links to a number of the programs with which our past students have found success. Here at World Class we hope to be of assistance in helping you find the safest, most fun and supportive instructional program for you. Although, we cannot endorse any program other than our own for having the appropriate standards of safety, quality of service, liability insurance, state or federal licensing, etc., we are willing to relate to you the feedback we have received from our parents and students in the past. At the very minimum, when searching for a sound program you will want to evaluate for the following essential characteristics:
well established policies, instructional objectives and safety practices
well maintained and current, equipment and vehicles
certified and experienced instructors who will be able to teach sound fundamentals and current techniques
As professional educators AND kayakers, we understand the fundamental requirements for learning on and off the water. Working to safely and effectively usher in the next generation of kayakers helps WCKA to elevate the future participants of our sport, while also informing families about World Class Kayak Academy's mission, which is the pursuit of a college preparatory education along with the development of life skills and top level kayaking athletics.
For questions or assistance we look forward to helping you at 406-829-8071 or info@worldclassacademy.com.