While we are currently gearing up for winter, summer will be here before you know it!  Think summer, think kayaking, think All Out Adventures.  We have group and individualized instruction for people of all abilities from our American Canoe Association certified instructors.  

Introduction to Kayaking

Group Lessons

Join All Out Adventures certified kayaking instructors to learn the basics of kayaking.  In our group lessons you will learn how to:

• Safely and easily enter and exit your kayak 
• Efficiently maneuver your boat using the forward, reverse, sweep, and draw strokes
• Perform a wet exit
• Confidently practice solo and assisted rescues
  

Learning proper strokes and to efficiently maneuver your boat will maximize your enjoyment of kayaking.  We use flatwater recreational boats for our lessons.  The skills you learn will allow you to confidently paddle a similar boat on your own or will translate to sea kayaking as you progress in your skills and confidence.

$99/person includes:

• 6 hours of instruction from ACA-certified instructors
• Use of all necessary equipment, including kayak, PFD, paddle, and safety equipment
• Minimum of 5 students, maximum of 10
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.  Students who will need one-on-one support may bring a caregiver at no additional charge.

All Out Adventures promotes health, community, and independence for people with disabilities and their family and friends through outdoor recreation.  Our kayak lessons and individual instruction provide critical earned income that contributes to our ability to keep our calendar full of accessible recreation programs.  By choosing to take your kayak instruction from All Out Adventures, you receive top quality instruction and contribute to the full inclusion of people with disabilities in recreation programming.
 

Private Instruction

Learn at your own pace with personalized instruction.  We specialize in modifying instruction for your needs.  Whether it's learning the basics or refining your strokes, learning to feel comfortable in your boat, or learning to confidently recover from a capsize, our certified instructors will give you individualized attention to meet your paddling goals.

To schedule a private lesson, please call our office at:  (413) 527 - 8980.  Private instruction is available Monday - Thursday between 7am and 8pm. 

Our lessons are for two hours and begin and end at the boat launch at the Elwell Recreation Area, at the corner of Damon Road and Bridge St. in Northampton.  For an additional $40 we can arrange instruction at a different location within a 20 mile radius of Easthampton.

Rates

1 student:  $90

2 students:  $100

3 students:  $135

4 students:  $160 

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.  Students who will need one-on-one support may bring a caregiver at no additional charge.