Kids Kayak School

For children 7-14 yrs

The kids kayak school is a spring & summer program which introduces beginners to the sport of kayaking in a calm and safe environment. Children will learn basic flatwater kayak technique under qualified supervision, with plenty of session time left over for having fun on and in the water. All children are also encouraged to try paddling in the double and 4 person kayaks with their friends.

Children who love the sport are encouraged to join the junior competition team once they can demonstrate a high enough skill level in the competition boats.

We provide all kayaking and safety equipment, all that is needed is:

• a towel
• suitable clothing for being in the water
• dry change of clothes for after
• sunscreen
• flip flops
• water bottle

Three sessions per week are offered from April – August on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 14:30-16:00. Kids are welcome to come to as many sessions per week as they want. Sessions are given in English, giving children the opportunity to improve their foreign language skills.

Not sure if you want to train kayaking? Kids can come and try a session for free during the Open Week, on April 22, 23, & 25.

To go in any kayak children must be able to swim 50m unaided.

Before going out on the water in a single (one person) racing kayak, children must also pass our capsize test – this involves flipping the kayak, getting out safely, and swimming the kayak 20m to shore.

Kayak School sessions cost €5 per session, paid on the day. Children who progress to the competition team, have fees billed monthly at a reduced rate.

In case of bad weather, sessions are held indoors at the clubhouse – Hiša Vuga, Most na Soči.