Location:
Rio Grande Indoor Pool
2312 Arenal
Albuquerque,
NM,
87105
See map:
Google Maps
Directions:
From I-40 & I-25, head West on I-40 to Coors. Take Coors South. Go past Central and Old Coors. Turn left on Arenal. Go approximately 1 mile to the Rio Grande High School. The pool is easily identified by the multi-colored waterslide coming out of the building on the West side.
Start Time:
Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 9:00am - 11:00am
The Autism Programs at UNM's Center for Development & Disability has partnered with New Mexico Kayak Instruction, a service provider at Camp Rising Sun, to offer two unique "Kayak Pool Parties" for all persons impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Kayaking is the perfect low-impact recreational, social and physical activity the whole family can enjoy together. Come and observe, or come and join in the fun.
March 26th, 9 - 11am, Rio Grande Indoor Pool
April 23rd, 9 - 11am, Rio Grande Indoor Pool
Benefits include:
- Equal opportunity for persons with autism!
- A great place for them to meet new friends!
- Supportive teaching staff!
- Builds courage, confidence and character!
This event is open to children and adults with autism, their parents, siblings, caregivers and peers.
While we want to make this opportunity available to people with autism, we invite and encourage family, friends, peers and caregivers to join in this event as well. It is our hope that family, friends, peers and caregivers can apply the skills, knowledge and simple rescues learned to help create a more memorable and enjoyable experience out on the water.
Our mission at New Mexico Kayak Instruction is to make kayaking accessible and affordable to all people, including those with disabilities. If you know someone impacted by autism spectrum disorder, please share this opportunity with them.
Kelly is a great instructor. He starts with the basics and keeps
building on from there. We started in a pool of calm water on the
river, as we became comfortable with that we moved closer to the moving
water, then into the main
current working on peel outs,
ferrying and
edging, then down the Rio Grande. The
second day starts by talking
about the first day then on to paddle placement and timing in different
aspects of the river. Back on the river we fine tuned our peel outs,
ferrying, edging and worked on paddle placement as we go into and
through the rapids. I could not belive my improvement from day one to
day two!
I highly recommed this
class if you want to feel comfortable with
negotiating
class II and III rapids. You may not end up an expert but
will have the tools to become one.
Mark Nissen
Kayaking is a really great experience. It not only introduces the girls to a new skill but shows them they
can accomplish something they probably thought they would never be
capable of.
Kristen Thome
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Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
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