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Kayak Skills Camp

Led by a collection of experienced ACA Instructors

Kayak Skills Camp 2026

September 13-18 2026

Rates & Booking Info:
Call 843-877-0555 to Book!

Pricing:

3 Day Clinic: $150 (Sept 14-18)
Full 4 Day Clinic: $200 (Sept 13-18)
Kayak Rental: $25/day (Optional Add-On)
Rolling Clinic: $125 (2- 2 hour sessions/person) (Optional Add-On)
This is NOT INCLUSIVE. Get with your paddle buddy and book your campsite at Hamilton Branch State Park. Reccommended sites near the event to book: 72-76 / 78-80. (We will be on site 77)
Full Details & Itinerary

Class Details:

Come spend a week with us and discover muscles you didn’t know existed, strokes you didn’t know had names, and rescue techniques you definitely didn’t know you needed.
Come for all 4 days — or just the last 3 days (Sept 14-18).
Either way, you’re leaving with more skills, more confidence, and probably a hilarious story about capsizing in front of your new best friends.
What Actually Happens This Week?
You’ll refine your basic strokes, sharpen your advanced ones, learn rescues that make you look like a superhero, and play kayak games that are 50% skill‑building and 50% “I can’t believe we’re doing this.”
You’ll navigate obstacle courses, respond to surprise scenarios, tow your friends, rescue your friends, and—if you’re feeling spicy—learn to roll your kayak like you meant to do it.
And yes… there will be a carnage showdown scenario- and who will be in charge of it…we’ll leave it to the luck of the draw!
And yes… it will be glorious.

Kayak Training Week – Guest Information Sheet

Daily Schedule & Activity Descriptions

 

📅 Day 1 – Arrival

Afternoon: Check‑In & Orientation

Meet your instructors, review the week’s schedule, go over safety basics, and get settled into the rhythm of the program.

 

📅 Day 2 – Stroke Foundations & Refinement

Morning: Basic Stroke Refinement

Learn and refine the essential strokes every paddler needs:

  • Focus Areas: posture, grip, paddler’s box, torso rotation, blade angle, and efficient movement

Afternoon: Basic Stroke Games & Challenges

Fun, skill‑building games & activities designed to improve boat control and stroke choice.

 

Afternoon Alternate: Rolling Clinic

For enrolled students

  • 2‑hour sessions

  • Instructor ratio: 1:2

 

📅 Day 3 – Advanced Technique & Edging

Morning: Advanced Strokes & Edging

Develop finesse and control with:

  • Beam, Stern, and Bow Draws

  • Low Brace Turn Focus Areas: blade angle, stroke movement, stroke combinations, and “responding vs. reacting.”

Afternoon: Advanced Stroke Challenges

Skill games designed for tight maneuvers and creative problem‑solving.

 

Afternoon Alternate: Rolling Clinic

For enrolled students

  • 2‑hour session

  • Instructor ratio: 1:2

 

📅 Day 4 – Rescue Skills

Morning: Buddy Rescues

Learn multiple assisted‑rescue techniques:

 

Afternoon: Rescue Relay Challenge

A fun‑paced, team‑based rescue course.

 

Afternoon Alternate: Rolling Clinic

For enrolled students

  • 2‑hour session

  • Instructor ratio: 1:2

 

📅 Day 5 – Scenario Day

Morning: Scenario‑Based Course

A charted route filled with surprise challenges. Each paddler receives a “scenario card” to keep it fun & exciting. Trip leaders switch throughout the paddle, handling whatever “unexpected” events arise.

 

Afternoon Alternate: Rolling Clinic

For enrolled students

  • 2‑hour session

  • Instructor ratio: 1:2

 

📅 Day 6 – Wrap‑Up

Morning: Class Review & Optional Individual Critique

Personalized feedback, final questions, and skill recommendations for your continued paddling journey. Check‑out follows the morning session.

2023 Skills Camp Review