Brief program description:

This is a Camp Howard specialty camp with 2 days of Kayak instruction for youth ages 11-14. The first day’s class will be in the camp pool or pond. This offers a non-threatening, fun environment that is designed for fun while gaining the basic knowledge for kayaking in moving water. The second class session will take the paddler to a section of the Sandy River in an area with large sections of flatwater, beautiful scenery, and a few fun, minor rapids. The rest of your time will be spent at regular Camp Howard activities. The successful completion of the Kayak Specialty Camp will earn the campers certificates for course completion of the American Canoe & Kayak Association's QuickStart Your Kayak. Course descriptions and outlines are available at: http://www.americancanoe.org

Links to kayaking locations:

Lacamas Lake
Sandy River
Columbia River
Columbia River Water Trails