YoUTH & Teen Paddlesport camps 2025
These camps are co-hosted by South Whidbey Park & Recreation. Please register using their website http://swparks.org/recreation/registration/
Kayak Camp for Teens
Young people love to paddle and teens embrace adventure and pick up new skills with ease. This three-day camp is focused on developing sea kayak skills such as effective paddle strokes, quick rescues and boat manuevering techniques, tailored to the mind and learning style of young people. Lessons will emphasize a strong foundation of water safety principles and respect for the environment.
Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, over-your-head water while wearing a personal flotation device (lifejacket). It is essential for paddlers to be present at the first session.
What Is Provided: instructors, kayak, life jacket, paddle, wetsuit (if needed), and safety equipment.
What To Wear & Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (like quick-dry synthetics) and/or a bathing suit. Bring a hat with a brim, sunscreen, bottle of water, towel, any required medications and dry clothes to change into after camp (optional).
Details:
Mon-Wed | June 30 - July 2 | 10:00-1:00pm
Ages:13-17
Monday July 1st at Goss Lake Community Park; Tuesday July 2nd and Wednesday July 3rd at South Whidbey Harbor (back-up location will be Goss Lake if too windy)
Fee: $150 per paddler
Paddle Board Camp for Teens
There is more to paddle boarding than just getting up! This class, tailored for teens, will widen their range of strokes, up their manuevering skills, and teach stability all which will enable teens to have more fun on their boards. Lessons will emphasize a strong foundation of water safety principles and respect for the environment.
Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, over-your-head water while wearing a personal flotation device (lifejacket). It is essential for paddlers to be present at the first session.
What Is Provided: instructors, paddle board, life jacket, paddle, wetsuit (if needed), and safety equipment.
What To Wear & Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (like quick-dry synthetics) and/or a bathing suit. Bring a hat with a brim, sunscreen, bottle of water, towel, any required medications and dry clothes to change into after camp (optional).
Details:
Mon-Wed | July 16 - July 18 | 10:00-1:00pm
Ages:13-17
Monday and Tuesday July 16th & 17th at Goss Lake Community Park; Wednesday July 18th at South Whidbey Harbor (back-up location will be Goss Lake if too windy)
Fee: $150 per paddler
Paddle Sport Camp for Kids!
No previous paddling experience is needed for this fun-filled water orientated camp! Participants should expect to get wet and have fun while learning from experiential exercises and interactive games using both kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. By the end of the week, campers will have a strong foundation of water safety principles and how to be an asset on the water. Kids learn through a variety of games, group activities & exploration Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, over-your-head water while wearing a personal flotation device (lifejacket). It is essential for paddlers to be present at the first session.
What Is Provided: instructors, kayak, paddle board, life jacket, paddle, and safety equipment.
What To Wear & Bring: Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (like quick-dry synthetics) and/or a bathing suit. Bring a hat with a brim, sunscreen, bottle of water, towel, any required medications and dry clothes to change into after camp (optional).
Mon-Fri | July 7 - July 11 | 2:00-4:30pm
Ages:10-14
Goss Lake Community Park at 4879 Lakeside Drive, Langley. (Not the public access)
Fee: $220 per paddler