Adventures in Autism; 4wk Kayak Program

Location:
Los Altos Pool
10100 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87112
See map: Google Maps
Directions:
Southwest corner of Lomas and Eubank behind the Skate Park, Garden Center, and Softball fields. Look for the large frosted-glass garage doors which enclose the pool.
Start Time: 
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm

New Mexico Kayak Instruction, a service provider at Camp Rising Sun, is pleased to offer another "Kayaking Pool Party" for all persons living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  

Kayaking is the perfect low-impact recreational, physical and social activity the whole family can enjoy togehter.  Come and observe....or come and join in on the fun!

Benefits include:

  • Builds Courage, Confidence and Character
  • Develops Eye/Hand coordination, as well as balance, agility and control
  • Play fun games while team-building and building social skills
  • Supportive teaching staff

Open to children and adults with Autism, families and caregivers. Advanced registration is required.

Specifics about this course:

Unlike previous "kayak pool parties" for kids with Autism, this will be a formal, structured clinic.

This clinic is open to anyone with ASD, age 12 and up, and their friends, family members or caregivers

Class will consist of 8 students with ASD, up to 8 non-ASD peer students, friends, family members or caregivers, 2 kayak instructors and ~8 volunteer assistants.

Dates for the clinic are below; each on Saturday afternoon.

  • Week 1:  March 24th, 4:30 - 6pm @ Los Altos Pool
  • Week 2:  April 7th, 4:30 - 6pm @ Los Altos Pool
  • Week 3:  April 21st, 4:30 - 6pm @ Los Altos Pool
  • Week 4:  May 5th, 4:30 - 6pm @ Los Altos Pool

Other important dates:

  • February 1st: Applications available
  • March 5th: Applications due
  • March 12th: Applicants selected and notified
  • March 15th: Payments due

If interested:

To request an application, please complete the form below.  You will receive the application within 1-2 business days.

Price: 
$85.60 Before Tax
Payment: 

Full payment is due at the time of registration, and is non-refundable. Full payment is required to reserve your spot in this event. No spot is reserved untill full payment is received. 

New Mexico Kayak Instruction accepts cash, check or credit cards over the phone.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity.  Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less a 30% cancellation fee.  We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and may not be transferred to another date.  You may transfer or resell this ticket to another interested party.  They should, however, complete this RSVP form and understand the cancellation policy. 

I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. I would also recommend they have several adults in the water, and several "shore-side" as there seemed to be more things to do that I would have expected. Not only for the girls' confidence, but helping turn around the kayaks, getting the girls in and out, etc. 
Kathleen Tighe-Smith  -  Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Special thanks to New Mexico Kayak Instruction and Kelly Gossett for a great weekend up in Pilar last month for the beginner lesson on the white water. My family had a fantastic time. Pictured is my 12 year old son who is profound deaf paddling the river. Kelly truly is a master kayak instructor that can teach at all levels of ability and provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Matt Painter  -  Retired Fireman

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