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Kayak Pool Session:
If you want to kayak, this is the place to start. Learn all about the equipment, basic paddling skills and the kayak roll, all in the comfort of the heated indoor pool. Once you have these skills under your belt you will be ready for moving water. All equipment supplied!
Thursday nights:
June 6, 20, July 11, 18, August 1, August 15, September 12
Cost: $30 (1st time), $25 (repeat)
Time: 1700-2030

Quick Start Kayak:
The Quick Start Kayak course is step-by-step instruction that incorporates the classroom, an indoor pool session and class I-II water on the Arkansas River. This two-day program begins with the basics of kayaking (paddle strokes and self-rescue), then moves on to reading water and responding to the river’s current. Lastly, put those skills to the test on the river!
Dates June 20 & 22, July 11 & 13
(Thurs 1st night, & 2nd day Sat or Sun)
Cost: $75
Time: 1st night 1700-2030, 2nd Day 0730-1500

Intermediate Quick Start Kayak:
Dates: August 1 & 4 (Thur. 1st night, & 2nd day Sun.)
Cost: $80
Time: 1st night 1700-2030, 2nd Day 0730-1500

 
Kayaking Weekend:
We start out with a pool session introducing all the basic skills, then head out on a class I-II section of river, working on all of our new skills. We will campout Saturday night next to the river, have a campfire, and talk about all the fun we had on the river. Then on Sunday we will move you onto class II-III whitewater working on more intermediate skills. This day you will learn how to read and respond to the river’s current, choosing a line, Eddie turns and proactive strokes in whitewater. Sign up today to find yourself having fun on the River!
Dates: August 15 & 17-18, September 12 & 14-15
Cost: $160
Time: Wed. night 1700-2030, Sat. 0730 - till Sun 1700

 Private Kayak Instruction:
For the steepest learning curve, we recommend a private lesson. From first time basics to advanced techniques we focus on exactly what you want to learn. We can hit a new stretch of river or master your skills on an old favorite.
Dates: Contact us to customize a date for you!
Cost: $175 for 1 client/w one instructor, $120 per person for two client’s w/one instructor
 

Customized Trips!
Come into the APE office and chat with our guides about your interests and goals. We will help plan the perfect trip for you and your crew, making all of the arrangements and taking care of all the logistics. Call 526-3907 for more information.

Registration for all APE programs is through ITR in the Outdoor Recreation Complex, BLDG 2429, or call ITR at 526-5366