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Kayaking Discovery Course

Fee:
$20
Prerequisite:
None
Activity Level:
Easy
Minimum Age:
8 (14 and under with a participating adult)
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Overview

  • A fun and easy way to try out the sport of kayaking
  • Expert instructors will teach you basic paddling techniques and safety skills
  • All equipment is provided
  • Call your local store for advanced registration

Exploring nature in a kayak can be a fun and easy way to enjoy the outdoors. After brief introductions and a safety talk, you'll be outfitted in a personal flotation device (PFD) and receive paddling instruction. You'll then set out in a solo, recreational kayak to enjoy a guided, interpretive tour, learning about the ecosystem and history of the area.

2013 Dates

LocationDatesTimes
Freeport, Maine May 25-October 14 Call 1-877-755-2326
May 25-June 30 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Weekends
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Weekends
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Weekends
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Weekends
May 27 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Day
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Memorial Day
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Day
July 1-September 2 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Daily
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Daily
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Daily
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Daily
September 7-October 13 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Weekends
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Weekends
October 14 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Columbus Day
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Columbus Day
     
Albany, NY May 25-October 5 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturdays
May 26-October 6 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sundays
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays
May 27 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Day
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Memorial Day
June 29-August 31 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays
September 2 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Labor Day
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Labor Day
     
Burlington, MA June 15-October 12 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
June 16-October 13 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Sundays
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Sundays
September 2 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Labor Day
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Labor Day
October 14 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Columbus Day
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Columbus Day
     
Center Valley, PA May 18-October 20 Call 1-888-552-9885
May 18-June 16 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Sundays
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
June 21-September 1 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fridays
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Sundays
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
Noon-1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
September 7-October 20 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Sundays
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sundays
     
Danbury, CT May 25-October 13 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday
May 25, 26 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sunday
May 27 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Memorial Day
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Day
July 20-September 8 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sunday
September 2 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Labor Day
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Labor Day
     
Dedham, MA May 24-June 28 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Fridays
May 25-August 31 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays
2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays
May 26-July 28 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Sundays
May 27 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Day
2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Memorial Day
September 1 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Sunday
September 2 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Labor Day
     
Mansfield, MA May 25-October 5 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
May 26-October 6 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Sundays
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Sundays
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day
July 5-August 30 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fridays
July 6-August 31 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Labor Day
     
Marlton, NJ May 18-September 15 Call 1-888-552-9883
May 18-September 14 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Saturdays
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturdays
May 19-September 15 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sundays
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
Noon-1:30 p.m., Memorial Day
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
Noon-1:30 p.m., Labor Day
     
McLean, VA May 25-October 27 Call 1-888-552-9876
May 25-September 14 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sundays
September 21-October 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Weekends
     
Paramus, NJ May 25-September 28 Call 1-888-490-3837
May 25-June 30 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
July 6-September 1 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Weekends
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Weekends
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
     
Pittsburgh, PA May 27-October 12 Call 1-888-552-5571
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
June 1-October 13 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Weekends
     
Skokie, IL May 18-October 13 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Weekends
June 22-August 10 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturdays
August 17-October 12 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturdays
     
South Barrington, IL May 25-October 5 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturdays
Noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays
May 26-October 6 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sundays
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Sundays
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day
June 29-August 31 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Labor Day
     
South Windsor, CT May 25-October 13 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Weekends
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
June 21-October 11 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fridays
June 22-September 22 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Weekends
June 28-August 23 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Fridays
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
     
Victor, NY June 1-September 1 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
June 1-September 1 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Weekends
September 7-29 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Weekends.
     
West Lebanon, NH May 25-September 21 Call 1-603-298-6975
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
May 27 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Day
July 4 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fourth of July
July 7-August 25 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sundays
September 2 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Labor Day
     
Yonkers, NY May 25-October 19 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Saturdays
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays
May 26 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sunday
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Sunday
May 27 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Day
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day
September 1 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sunday
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Sunday
September 2 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Labor Day
     
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