New Mexico Kayak Instruction offers free or reduced cost informal kayaking clinics, basic instruction and formal instruction for persons of all abilities. We are happy to work with disabled kids, veterans, seniors, Summer Camps and respite care providers. Our clients include:

• Camp Rising Sun (a summer camp for kids with Autism)
• UNM's Center for Development & Disability (CDD)
• Camp Enchantment (a summer camp for kids with cancer)
• Abrazos Family Support Services (respite care)
• Arts & Athletics Beyond Limits (Wheelchair Olympics Camp)

We also volunteer frequently for:

• Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Adaptive PE programs
• Wounded Warriors

We welcome the opportunity to work with individuals or groups with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss your situational needs.

Join our "Operation DisLabled; Adaptive Kayaking" contact list for upcoming events and activities

Interest in the Adaptive Kayaking programs continue to grow. The CDD, APS and the VA Hospital have asked NMKI to develop ongoing events and activities for people with developmental or physical disabilities. To offer these events on a regular basis, we need to build our list of students, peers, volunteers and professionals. Click here to sign up for our newsletter: Operation DisLabeled; Adaptive Kayaking for People with Special Needs

We'd like to think that just about anyone can kayak.  It has little to do with strength, adventure or adrenalin, and more to do with fun times on the water, learning something new, overcoming fears, enjoying being outside, and developing confidence and courage.  Here are a few fun videos of adaptive kayaking in action.

Albuquerque Public Schools:

Camp Rising Sun:

Camp Rising Sun 2010

Camp Rising Sun 2011

Wounded Warriors