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Adventures in Autism; 4wk Kayak Program

Location:
Los Altos Pool
10100 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87112
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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
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.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. My girls had a blast and I thought the price was a bargain. My girls are young enough, so almost any activity is still "fresh" for them…they are up for about anything. The girls had a blast - they really enjoyed this.
Kathleen Tighe-Smith  -  Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM

I chose NMKI because of Kelly's professionalism and strong attention to detail.  I find this very important as it relates to safety.  I would never trust anyone other than Kelly to provide instruction to myself or for my 12 year old son, Navada.  We felt very safe and well guided under the direction of Kelly.  I would tell others if they ever hesitated to try kayaking, River Boarding or any kind of paddling to first take a course with Kelly and rest assured they will be in good hands.

Nina Perea
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