{"id":27,"date":"2015-04-02T07:30:49","date_gmt":"2015-04-02T07:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skippingfishboatschool.org\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2018-06-21T05:19:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T05:19:06","slug":"classes-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skippingfishboatschool.org\/classes-camps","title":{"rendered":"Classes & Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 SFBS Boatbuilding & Adventure Summer Camp<\/h2>\n

Dates and Listings of 2016 Summer Camps To be announced<\/strong>
\n\u00a0on February15th, 2016\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Skipping Fish Boat School is excited about offering 13-18 year olds an opportunity to build their own kayak while learning to safely paddle on our local lakes and rivers.<\/p>\n

We believe that the experience of learning new skills, building something from \u201cscratch\u201dand the celebration of it\u2019s completion will help each camper walk away with a positive sense of self and a kayak that connects them to the wonder and miracle of our planet.<\/p>\n

THE SUMMER CAMPS<\/h2>\n

NEWfor the Summer of 2013<\/h2>\n

The June 20\/20 River Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paddle the 20 river miles from Westport to Louisville\u00a0\u00a0on Thursday, June 20th from 8 a.m to \u00a06 p.m. This is a\u00a0one day Ohio River expedition paddle experience that starts in Westport, KY and ends at the Louisville Community Boathouse. This expedition is for the \u201cfit\u201d intermediate\/advanced\u00a0paddler of 13-17 year of age.<\/p>\n

*Paddler must have attended a previous SFBS summer camp. Exceptions to this will be made if paddler can show an adequate skill level prior to June 15th. Cost $145 Limited to 6 paddlers<\/em><\/p>\n

Build Your Own Kayak<\/h2>\n

July 8-26<\/strong>
\nThis three week daycamp\u00a0meets 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, July 8 through Thursday July 26th.<\/p>\n

\"Kayak\"<\/p>\n

Your camper will build their own kayak, carve their own paddle and receive paddling instruction on local waterways. An additional week has been added to this building camp so campers can spend more time on the water using their new paddling skills, learning to roll, exploring and\u00a0learning about\u00a0Louisville\u2019s\u00a0historical river legacy and\u00a0rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n

Camp fee\u00a0includes the materials and instruction for camper to construct their own kayak and paddle, a Skipping Fish Boat School t-shirt, transportation to local waterways and paddling instruction. Campers will need to bring their own lunches but beverages and healthy snacks will be provided by Skipping Fish Boat School.\u00a0Enrollment in the camp requires a $600 nonrefundable deposit.<\/p>\n

Cost of this three week camp is camp is $1650.<\/p>\n

*Campers are responsible for providing their own paddling<\/em> PFD (personal flotation device). They will need it to paddle the boat they construct.\u00a0Spray skirts are available for purchase should your camper elect to use one after adequate instruction in its use.<\/em><\/p>\n

Enrollment is limited to 4 campers.<\/p>\n

River Adventures 2013<\/h2>\n

August 5-9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every adventure begins with\u00a0a boat!\u00a0Enroll today in Skipping Fish Boat School\u2019s\u00a0River Adventures 2013!<\/p>\n

\"River<\/p>\n

This day camp will include two nights spent under the stars.\u00a0Explore several area rivers & lakes while strengthening your paddling skills. Additionally, campers will learn about\u00a0Louisville\u2019s historical river legacy\u00a0and explore the rich biodiversity of our local waterways.<\/p>\n

The adventure ends with a distance paddle, but you\u2019ll be ready for the challenge! The camp fee includes transportation to local waterways, camp t-shirt , beverages,snacks and camping fare during the outdoor overnights.\u00a0SFBS can provide kayaks if necessary for a minimal fee.\u00a0Enrollment requires a $350 nonrefundable deposit.\u00a0Cost of this camp is $685.<\/p>\n

*Campers will be required to provide their own paddling<\/em> PFD, a kayak and three lunches. Enrollment limited to 6 campers.\u00a0Please contact SFBS for information on kayak and paddle rental.<\/em><\/p>\n

(Participants from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 summer camps receive a 10% discount)<\/p>\n

THE JUNE SUMMER SKILL CLINICS<\/h2>\n

Get the Summer Rolling (Session 1)<\/strong>
\nFriday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two days of instruction\/review on assisted rescue, self-rescue, sculling and rolling \u00a0for\u00a013-17 year olds with prior paddling experience.\u00a0Cost $245<\/p>\n

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Fundamentals of Bracing & Sculling<\/h2>\n

Monday, June 17th from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers, ages 13-17 year olds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bracing and sculling are invaluable skills for any paddler who intends to paddle on any body of water that is characterized by significant and\/or unpredictable changes due to tides, current, wind, waves, as well as changes created by the wakes of recreational motor boats and commercial shipping vessels. Cost $ 130<\/p>\n

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Get the Summer Rolling (Session 2)<\/h2>\n

Tuesday, June 18 & Wednesday, June 19 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Two days of instruction\/review on assisted rescue, self-rescue, sculling and rolling for 13-17 year olds with prior paddling experience. Cost $245<\/p>\n

Hope to see you at the Cincinnati Paddlefest on June 22nd!<\/h2>\n

Sebastian May built his first kayak at the age of 13\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sebastian took his finished kayak to the Cincinnati Paddlesfest. There wasn\u2019t a youth racing event at Paddlefest, so he simply registered in the Amateur Men\u2019s SeaKayak class and finished 4th in the 11 mile race. It was the first time he had ever paddled 11 consecutive miles. It was also the first time he had ever paddled a boat of any sort in a race.<\/p>\n

At the age of 14, Sebastian paddled and once again placed amongst the finishers in the 11 mile race at the Cincinnati Paddlesfest and became the first youth on record to paddle a kayak from Westport, Ky to Louisville, KY in a kayak he had built himself!<\/p>\n

Sebastian is 15 now\u2026and he\u2019s thinking about taking everything he\u2019s learned along the way about himself and boat design. He\u2019s going to use it to build a new boat, because his next adventure, like his last adventures began with a boat!<\/p>\n

(to be continued)<\/p>\n

Our instructors are seasoned paddlers who have extensive experience and training, which includes CPR and Wilderness First Aid. Additionally, they are skilled artisans, full of encouragement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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