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Kayak Pool Class for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Location:
Rio Grande Indoor Pool
2312 Arenal
Albuquerque, NM, 87105
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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, February 19, 2011 - 9:00am - 11:00am

This class is offered in conjunction with UNM's Health Science Center and The Autism Programs to allow young adults, 16 years old and over, to participate in a 6wk kayak instruction program. Not only will these individuals and their caregivers and peers learn to kayak, they'll also work on balance and agility skills, eye/hand coordination, social and team-building skills and will help them prepare for outdoor adventures with their families and caregivers.

The price for each student is $75 for the whole 6wk training. A "student" is defined as anyone in a kayak, participating in the kayak. Caregivers and peers, families and support staff are not charged if they assist the student changing clothes, entering or exiting the kayak or pool, swimming alongside of the student throughout class, etc. It is our hope that students and their caregivers and peers can go kayaking after class, so we hope that family members and caregivers will also participate as students in the class and develop equally strong paddling skills.

The entire 6 week curriculum is as follows:

  • Week 1 - Feb. 19 (Saturday 9-11am)
  • Week 2 - Feb. 26 (Saturday 9-11am)
  • Week 3 - Mar. 12 (Saturday 9-11am)
  • Week 4 - Mar. 26 (Saturday 9-11am)
  • Week 5 - Apr. 9 (Saturday 9-11am)
  • Week 6 - Apr. 23 (Saturday 9-11am)

Requirements to participate include:

  • Must be willing to submerge head and face underwater
  • Must be willing to enter the water independently
  • Must be able to physically stand upright in the pool
  • Must be able to walk, swim or propel self forward
  • Must be able to bring someone to keep you safe in the water and assist before and after class in the dressing rooms

 

The following video was offered by UNM HSC from the 2010 Camp Rising Sun adolescent program, and is a brief preview of the activites we will participate in.

 

Price: 
$80.25 Before Tax
Payment: 

Full payment is due at the time of registration, and is non-refundable. Full payment is required to reserve your spot in this event. No spot is reserved untill full payment is received. 

New Mexico Kayak Instruction accepts cash, check or credit cards over the phone.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity.  Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less a 30% cancellation fee.  We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and may not be transferred to another date.  You may transfer or resell this ticket to another interested party.  They should, however, complete this RSVP form and understand the cancellation policy. 

Kelly is very articulate with great attention to detail.  He comes highly recommended by those who have attended his courses.

Galen Knight  -  Assistant Organizer - Camping and Adventure Social Meetup group
My history with water has been very negative.  When I was a kid, I almost drowned.  Since then, I've found myself avoiding situations where I felt vulnerable to dangerous waters.  Since my courses with Kelly, I have gained both confidence and necessary knowledge that allows me to finally enjoy the water again.  Never would I have thought I would be going down class III whitewater rapids on a boogie board.  Thank you Kelly.  You have peaked my interest in taking more whitewater courses.
Nina Perea
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