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Kayak and SUP Camp
Forget the summer camps that resemble physical education classes. Summer’s the time for new experiences and real adventure! Everyday participants take on new, fun-filled challenges as they paddle kayaks on Chicagoland’s beautiful local waterways. Ages:10-14
Lodging | Activities |
|---|---|
N/A | Youth |
From | Duration |
|---|---|
Gillson or Skokie Lagoons | 3 hours |
Skill Rating | Van Supported |
|---|---|
1 | No |
Single Supplement | Price |
|---|---|
N/A | $496.00 |
Included
All sea kayak equipment, instruction and supervision.
Not Included
Transportation or personal clothing, equipment, and lunch. Cancellation policy applies.
Upcoming Dates:
See you in 2025
ITINERARY
We will meet our campers at the Gillson Park (directions included) kayak launch at the start time on most days including the first day of camp. Please be sure to arrive on time so that we can get started on our full morning of exciting activities! Once everyone has arrived we’ll start the program with group games that will energize us for the morning! We’ll spend some time on land as we learn about the essential gear and safety guidelines of kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). Once everyone is comfortable with the equipment and safety guidelines, we’ll get on the water! Your youth will apply what we’ve learned on land in the water! Through games that will incorporate their paddle strokes, map reading skills, and other essentials of on water paddle sports. To make sure that each camper is getting the most out of his/her Water week camp experience, our skilled staff will provide the best learning environment.
Monday Meet Gillson Park Kayak Launch
9:00am Confirm paper work/Answer any Parent Questions/Provide Schedule for week
9:30 Introduction/Games/Daily Morning Activity
10:00 Kayak Safety Talk/Outfitting/Paddling
12:00 Pick-up
Tuesday Meet Gillson Park Kayak Launch
9:00 Games/Daily Morning Activity
9:30 Kayak Safety Talk/Outfitting/Paddling
12:00 PICK- UP at GILLSON PARK
Wednesday MEET AT SKOKIE LAGOONS
9:00 Games/Daily Morning Activity
9:30 Safety Talk/Outfitting/Paddling/Orientation to Lagoons
10:00 ECO-CHALLENGE
12:00 PICK-UP Skokie Lagoons
Thursday Meet Gillson Park Kayak Launch
9:00 Games/Daily Morning Activity
9:30 SUP Safety Talk/Outfitting/Paddling
12:00 PICK- UP at Gillson Park
Friday Meet at Gillson Park Kayak Launch
9:00 Games/Daily Morning Activity
9:30 SUP Safety Talk/Outfitting/Paddling
12:00 PICK-UP at Gillson Park
** Itinerary subject to change.
Afternoon session timing matches the above with Drop off at 1:00pm and Pick up at 4:00pm.
SUMMER 2024 Schedule
JUNE 2024
June 10 -14 - 9 AM 12 PM
June 17- 21 - 9 AM 12 PM
June 24-28 - 9AM 12 PM
June 24-28 - 1 PM 4 PM
JULY 2024
July 1-5 - 9 AM 12 PM Prorated to $400 use code: JULY4
July 15-19 - 9 AM 12 PM
July 15-19 - 1 PM 4 PM
July 22-26 - 1 PM 4 PM
July 29 - August 2 - 1 PM 4 PM
My son and I had a fabulous time. Crystal clear water for paddling and swimming. Great scenery. Clean, comfortable accommodations. Wonderful professional, competent, helpful, friendly and enthusiastic guides Chris and Sean. I'd do it again in a heartbeat but I think next time I'll try a different trip.
By Chuck F on Sep 30, 2024
Our family of 5 had an amazing time exploring the Apostle Islands with our guides. Our kids had a blast and will never forget this trip. We felt safe and prepared for the adventure. And to top it all off the food was terrific! One of our family members requires a gluten free diet and they were able to accommodate that with no issues. Thank you, Chris and Ted and Northwest Passage, we could not have asked for a better family trip!
By Sarah B on Sep 04, 2024
A great, fun sea kayaking class. Keith Heger is a wonderful teacher. We were given all the necessary kayaking equipment so all we needed to do was show up. My classmates and I learned how to paddle in beautiful Lake Michigan and then learned/practiced rescue techniques. I would recommend this fun and educational class to anyone interested in sea kayaking as Keith was able to accommodate all paddlers, regardless of skill level.
By Emily M on Aug 28, 2024
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