Kayaking for Families & Kids

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, January 29, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Price: 
$5.00 Before Tax

You guys rock!!!  I couldn't wait another minute to tell you how much fun the girls had last night!  What a great lesson!  We didn't even need the games because they enjoyed what they were doing so much.  One of the coolest things was seeing girls who were a little bit timid, feel comfortable enough to try things that they normally wouldn't have tried.  What a great time!  Well done all!

Cris Todd  -  Girl Scout Troop #1521
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

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