New Jersey Kayak
         Children
Our goal is for
memorable
Kayak Camp
your child to have a fun,
experience which will last a life time.
New Jersey Kayak Children Kayak Camp is designed to progressively instruct young students paddling skills and safety techniques necessary to navigate a coastal sea touring kayak with confidence. 
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Besides kayak instruction, your child is introduced to the natural wonders of Barnegat Bay by exploring the surrounding Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
DIRECTIONS     409 East Bay Ave., Barnegat, New Jersey, 08005    (609) 698- 4440    EMAIL    HOME
3-paddle-a.jpg (38922 bytes) Day one:   The workings & terminology of a true coastal kayak is explained. Each student is fitted to a child sized professional coastal kayak (equipped with rudder), a fitted kayak lifejacket (PFD), and quality fiberglass shaft paddle. Paddling instruction is given and demonstrated within NJ Kayak’s protected waterfront location on Barnegat Bay. Safety issues are reviewed before an introductory paddle to the surrounding Wildlife Refuge.
Day Two:  The “wet exit” and self rescue and assisted rescue is demonstrated, instructed and performed by each student within the protected harbor.  After each student has practiced the “wet exit’, NJ Kayak’s guide take a longer kayak tour to and within the shallow water creeks and salt ponds of the surrounding Wildlife Refuge where varied coastal birds can be observed.
Day Three:  Depending on the weather and the interests of the students, NJ Kayak will, for many, introduce the students to fishing, crabbing or sailing.  This is a great opportunity to experience Barnegat Bay in a different way. For many children, it was their first experience and it was a great pleasure to introduce them to these Barnegat bay activities.		 3-paddle-b.jpg (51769 bytes)
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Dates: 
June 28,29,30 July 1      July 19, 20, 21, 22
August 2, 3, 4, 5        August 16, 18, 19, 20
Cost:   $220 per child $20 off per child with sibling
Each course starts at 9am & ends at 12:30
Minimum age 9 /  maximum age 15
Maximum 10 children per course
Course Instructors are American Canoe Association Certified and have years of experience,   There one guide per 5 children for personal attention & safety.		 Day Four:  We have a pleasurable kayak adventure through the E.B.F. Wildlife Refuge returning for a congratulating cook out lunch.  Perhaps we can sample the day's catch!
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Students should bring water shoes or old sneakers, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, bathing suit, windbreaker, change of cloths, bottled water and a healthy light snack during kayak tour.  Bring lunch for when they return from kayak tour.

Please call or email for reservation
New Jersey Kayak, 409 East Bay Ave., Barnegat
email:  newjerseykayak@newjerseykayak.com    (609) 698-4440