Kayaking

Kid’s Beginning Kayaking
Ages 8 - 10
Kids love kayaking, taking to it almost instantly, and for over 14 years these classes have been a great way to harness some of their boundless energy. Experienced instructors make fun and water safety/education their focus, teaching kids through a variety of games and group activities. Beginning classes are taught in the safe, controlled environment of Lake Natoma, where kids can explore special hideaways like “Swampland” and”“Berry Pond.” They are always thrilled by the experience and leave the class wanting more! All equipment is provided.
Time: 9am-12:30pm
6140.801 6/10-6/12 Tu-Th
6140.802 6/17-6/19 Tu-Th
6140.803 6/30-7/2 M-W
6140.804 7/7-7/9 M-W
6140.805 7/23-7/25 W-F
6140.806 7/28-7/30 M-W
6140.807 8/11-8/13 M-W
Fee: $150 / $140 resident discount (includes
10% State Park fee, parking is extra)
Location: Lake Natoma
Instructor: Current Adventures Kayak School


Kayaking for Adults
Ages 50 & up
Adventure and exploration aren’t just for teenagers! Kayaking is great for fitness and easy on the body. Join us for your first time or your best time in a stress free paddle. Discover why kayaking is the new activity of choice for baby boomers and beyond!
7118.801 F 5/9 12-3pm
7118.802 Sa 5/24 10am-1pm
7118.803 W 6/11 11am-2pm
7118.804 Sa 7/26 10am-1pm
7118.805 W 8/13 11am-2pm
7118.806 Sa 8/23 3:30-6:30pm
Location: Lake Natoma
Fee: $81 / $71 resident discount
Instructor: Current Adventures Kayak School


Discover Kayaking
Ages 14 - Adult (younger ok with parent)
Have a great time exploring where only a kayak (and our guides) can take you! Designed as the first step in learning to paddle touring and sea kayaks, beginners learn about proper equipment selection and fit, along with basic safety and paddling techniques. After an initial skills session, tour the lake to refine your skills. All equipment is provided. Please bring a snack or lunch.
7115.801 Su 5/18 10am-2:30pm
7115.802 Sa 6/21 11am-3:30pm
7115.803 Sa 7/5 10am-2:30pm
7115.804 Sa 8/2 11am-3:30pm
7115.805 Sa 8/23 9:30am-2pm
Location: Lake Natoma
Fee: $91 / $81 resident discount
Instructor: Current Adventures Kayak School


Junior Beginning Kayaking
Ages 10 - 14
Are your kids bugging you for more chances to go paddling after the excitement of their first class? Classes are held on the Lower American River, between Sailor Bar and Rossmoor Bar. Participants get a huge charge out of paddling through “San Juan”, not to mention all the other fun and exciting activities that our guides come up with. A focus of the class will be to further develop river awareness and skills like eddy catching, surfing, river reading and river safety.
Time: 1:30pm- 5:30pm
6140.808 6/10-6/12 Tu-Th
6140.809 6/17-6/19 Tu-Th
6140.810 6/30-7/2 M-W
6140.811 7/7-7/9 M-W
6140.812 7/23-7/25 W-F
6140.813 7/28-7/30 M-W
6140.814 8/11-8/13 M-W
Fee: $169 / $159 resident discount (includes
10% State Park fee, parking is extra)
Location: Lake Natoma (Day 1) & Lower
American River (Day 2)
Instructors: Current Adventures Kayak School


Sunset/Full Moon Paddles
Ages 14 - Adult (younger ok with parent)
Glide across the water of Lake Natoma beneath the fascinating light and shadows of the setting sun and rising moon. Except for the sounds of animals and birds settling down at twilight, we’ll have the stillness of the lake to ourselves. Introductory skills session and equipment provided.
7116.801 Sa 5/17 7-10pm
7116.802 Su 6/15 6:30-9:30pm
7116.803 W 7/15 6:30-9:30pm
7116.804 F 8/15 6-9pm
7116.805 Sa 8/16 6-9pm
Location: Lake Natoma
Fee: $61 / $51 resident discount
Instructor: Current Adventures Kayak School.