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Kayaking Adventure

 

Learn the basics of recreational kayaking in this 4-week introductory class at Sandia Lakes, followed by an optional field trip on the Rio Grande Bosque during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 

10 Reasons to enroll your home-schooler in this introductory kayaking course:

"Discover Paddling" Every Wednesday at Sandia Lakes Recreation Area!  Come join us for a variety of fun skills building games, socialization and practice.  Ideal for NMKI students who want to practice or tune up, meet others or play fun games.

We especially invite families to join us during this time.

Special thanks to New Mexico Kayak Instruction and Kelly Gossett for a great weekend up in Pilar last month for the beginner lesson on the white water. My family had a fantastic time. Pictured is my 12 year old son who is profound deaf paddling the river. Kelly truly is a master kayak instructor that can teach at all levels of ability and provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Matt Painter
Retired Fireman
Age: 
55
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
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Intro to Whitewater
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Kayaking for Tots is a fun way to learn about kayaking, while helping those in need throughout our community enjoy the Holiday Spirit.  Join us on December 14th, at Los Altos Pool at 8pm.  Bring your bathing suit and a new, unwrapped toy, valued at $5 - 15, and receive free admission; $13 otherwise to cover pool and equipment rental. 

Our goal, through this and other events in December, is to fill a large kayak with new, unwrapped toys.  On December 22, we will present our kayak-full-of-toys to to Toys for Tots and Noon Day Ministries, a meal provider for homeless men, women and children. 

Advanced registration is requested.

 

New Mexico Kayak Instruction, a service provider at Camp Rising Sun, is pleased to offer another "Kayaking Pool Party" for all persons living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  

Kayaking is the perfect low-impact recreational, physical and social activity the whole family can enjoy togehter.  Come and observe....or come and join in on the fun!

Benefits include:

  • Builds Courage, Confidence and Character

My girl approached the class as 'something my dad signed me up for and I don’t want to go', but she had a blast and wants to do it again.
Robert Miller
Dad of a Girl Scout
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Girl Scouts
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It's not about kayaking...it's about overcoming fears, building courage and self confidence!
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
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Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
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Kayaking is a really great experience. It not only introduces the girls to a new skill but shows them they can accomplish something they probably thought they would never be capable of.
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
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Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
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I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. My girls had a blast and I thought the price was a bargain. My girls are young enough, so almost any activity is still "fresh" for them…they are up for about anything. The girls had a blast - they really enjoyed this.
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
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Girl Scouts
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My girls were Brownies. From a leader perspective, I wanted to see something fun, and that would build confidence. This was one of our first real "outings" as a Girl Scout. I was looking for something "different", something with a sense of adventure/out of the ordinary (something they don't do everyday) but controlled and safe. I also wanted something a bit challenging - physically, but also something they hadn't done before, something that would build confidence. This really fit the bill perfectly. They didn't' want to get out of the pool!
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
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Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
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