The Colorado Whitewater Association (CWA) Kids Team is a series of classes designed for youth aged 8–17 to develop safe, strong, and confident whitewater paddling skills. Whether your child is brand new to kayaking or has intermediate or advanced experience, this program offers a progression of skills tailored to all levels.

Participants will learn about:

• Kayaks and essential gear

• Paddle strokes, rolling, and bracing

• River safety

• Play boating and more

The focus is always on SAFE and FUN boating! CWA has a limited amount of equipment available for students to borrow.

Prerequisites: None

Where: Carmody Recreation Center

When: 2:30-6:00 pm Levels 1-4 ( There will be 2,  1 ½ hour sessions back to back 2:30-4:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. We will notify you about which session your kayaker is in once we have the class groupings finalized. 

Schedule:

• Pool Sessions: January 26, February 9, February 23, March 9, April 6, April 27

• Moving Water Weekend: May 3–4

Cost:

• $200 per student

• An additional $30 per student if borrowing equipment for pool sessions

Youth must also be members of Colorado White Water

Join CW: Link to CW membership page

In order to register for this series, parents must obtain a registration code from kidsteam@coloradowhitewater.org.

NOTE: This event registration is non-refundable.