Portland, Oregon Kayak and Fishing Adventure Camp

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Spend this spring break paddling the natural waterways of Portland in our traditional kayaks.

Become a Mariner

Campers learn the basics of boating as they journey on our local rivers and lakes. We teach the fundamentals of kayaking from proper gear to the crucial safety principles.

Yet for a true mariner it is not simply about play in boats. Campers get a chance to feed the village by learing the way of the water, waiting patiently wishing for fish.

Natural Portland

Our focus is appreciation for our city's natural history as we journey to discover the local wildlife such as great blue herons, muskrat, kingfishers and much more.

If you do not have one, we can provide your child with the required PFD (life vest).

Details for Kayak Adventure Camp

Details

7:30am - 8:30am FREE Morning Pre-Camp
8:30am - 3:30pm Camp Session
3:30pm - 6:00pm Pre-registered After Camp Get extended camp to 6pm

Location 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon Map It

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Ages 11-16 March 28, 2012 Tuition $99

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Ages 11-16 March 29, 2012 Tuition $99
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About Our Boats

Skin-on-frame boats have evolved and been put to the test over thousands of years of heavy use on some of the most arduous seas in the world, such as the arctic ocean. The "skin" of our highly flexible and resilient boats is ballistic grade nylon (the same material used in bulletproof vests). The frames of these boats are lashed and pegged through traditional construction. Modern engineers and boat builders value the flexibility of skin-on-frame construction for being more efficient and durable then fiberglass design in many respects. Because of the natural profile of our boats they also encourage closer encounters with river wildlife from ducks to birds to otters.

Ages 9-14 Kayak Adventure Camp includes

• Travel the waterways of our awesome greenspaces and beyond
• Paddle and row in our traditional skin-on-frame boats
• Proper safety and rescue gear
• Reading the water
• Weather reading
• Kayak games and water play
• Care for kayaks and gear
• Explore places only accessible by water
• Track otter, raccoon and coyotes along untouched shores

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We help children to feel like that group of kids wandering country backyards 50 years ago: independent, tired, muddy, wet and happy from the woods and wild. We are acutely aware of full and real hazards of the out of doors after years of working in environmental education. We try to move away from the highly structured and limiting tolerances of conventional environmental education while keeping kids truly safe but not encapsulated from, or phobic of nature. We are deep patriots to the value of offering guided yet very free and transparent experiences for kids. We believe it is okay to be thirsty at times, cold at times, and wet at times. It builds empathy and care for the gifts of life. It fosters adventure and sincere accomplishment. We also believe it is critical to feel supported and cared for as they truly explore their passion and responsibility. And through a healthy life immersed in nature, they test the limits and great potential of the often untapped physical and emotional resiliency they possess.