Renaissance Adventure Guides

Family Private Trips

Prerequisites: Able to swim and have fun

Price: $100/person
5:1 maximum student to instructor ratio
Minimum of 3 family members needed to run this lesson

Treat your family to a fun day out as you spend the day learning how to kayak in the pristine setting of the lake. The curriculum for the class will generally follow the Introduction to River Kayaking (Lesson #1) course, but we can tailor it to your individual family needs with emphasis on fun and learning together as a family. Have fun and play games as you spend the morning learning about wet exits, paddle strokes, and the hip snaps.  Relax and stretch in the sun to enjoy your lunch.  The afternoon is spent reviewing bracing and hip snaps, followed by a clinic on how to roll your boat. This course is offered at Chatfield State Park, Boulder Reservoir, and Union Reservoir in Longmont.

Itinerary
Day 1 – Introduction to river kayaking (Lesson #1)
•Introduction & Logistics
•Equipment
•Wet exit
•Three Fundamentals
•Strokes (Sweep, forward and stern draw)
•Maneuvering
•Hip snaps
•T-rescue
•Brace
•Intro to Roll
Recommended Gear List
Please bring the same personal equipment as you would wear to the beach:
•Sunscreen
•Sunglasses with retention strap (Croakies, etc.)
•Something to get wet in (swimsuit)
•Wetsuit booties or river sandals (must stay on when you swim)
•A hat
•Lots of water
•Large lunch (food may be transported down the river in a dry bag)
•Warm dry clothing for when you are off the water
•Under Armour, fleece or other synthetic clothing (not containing cotton)

This lesson includes all the kayaking gear you will need including a boat, paddle, skirt, PFD, helmet, splash jacket, wetsuit and booties.   If you have your own equipment, we encourage you to bring it since it is most likely what you will be using outside this lesson.
Location and Dates
There are three different locations for Family Private Trips:

Chatfield State Park
Boulder Reservoir
Union Reservoir

Call 303-988-2943 or email info@raguides.com if you have any questions or to schedule your day of family fun. 

Cancellation (Refund) Policy:

Classes in Colorado (kayaking lesson, open pool sessions, avalanche, snowshoeing, etc.)

If you need to cancel your reservation, you may do so in advance, 5 business days (or more).  However, your refund will incur a 10% cancellation fee. 

If you need to cancel your reservation within 2 business days of the class departure date, funds are committed and you will be charged the entire amount for the class. NO REFUNDS!

Refunds will ONLY be given if Renaissance Adventure Guides is unable to provide the class as described (excluding location changes due to water level or weather fluctuations).

You can reschedule your class (subject to availability) without any penalties as long as you contact Renaissance Adventure Guides within 2 business days (during normal office hours) of your class departure date.  

Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm.   (303) 988-2943
 

Cancellation (Refund) Policy