Kayaking for Families & Kids

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, January 29, 2011 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Come join us EVERY 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY for a variety of fun skills building games, socialization and practice. Each month will feature a different game or theme to keep things fun, fresh and interesting!

This event is open to all experience levels.  Those new to kayaking come just to try it out.  Beginners use this time to practice skills and control, and to meet others to paddle with.  Experienced paddlers enjoy the skills-building games.  Parents bring their kids to kayak in a safe, controlled environment.

Kids of all ages love kayaking.  To them, a kayak is like a big floating water toy!  Many kids associate kayaking with learning to drive, because of the freedom and responsibility as well as the mobility and control they acquire.  Kayaking is also a perfect social activity for kids, as it get them outside, away from video games and around others kids with similar interest.

While this event is open to anyone, the emphasis should be on uniting families and creating an opportunity for kids to paddle.  Please sign up only if you're bringing kids along with you.

Not only is this a great way to build your skills, it's also a great way to meet other kids and families to paddle with.

What to expect:
8:15 - 8:30pm; Arrive and unload gear
8:30 - 8:40; sign in, pay entry/use fee, change clothes, enter pool
8:40 - 9:00; warm-up & practice
9:00 - 10:20; Pool divided. 1/2 for games, 1/2 for recreational use
10:20 - 10:30; Pull swimming lanes back across pool, exit pool, exit building

See you there!

Kelly

A quick note about times:

We realize the time is late for many kids, which is why we chose Jnue as Kids month vs. a month when school is in session. The city pools are available to us only after-hours, so we hope your kids can rest a little before the event, come join us for an awesome time in the pool, and sleep well after the event.

As of 1/18/2011, this class is at maximum capacity.  Please check the 6 - 8pm slot.

Price: 
$5.00 Before Tax
Thank you!  The girls had an absolute wonderful time at the Paddle Safety class. You represented your sport well with the girls and it shows through their enthusiasm.  Good Job!
Melaney Olander  -  Troop 707
Kelly is a great tactician with a keen ability to break the rivers' energy into a series of teaching moments that were both appropriate for our varying skill levels and allowed each of us to build confidence at every stage throughout the weekend.  My goal is to be able to manipulate the river, and all of its energy, with the grace and finesse that Kelly has!
Chip Berglund  -  semi-retired

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