Kayak Programming for Local Youth 2024:

Klahoose Youth Kayak Camp

August 6-7th, 2024

Overnight Kayak and Camping Adventure for Klahoose Youth

Join us for an overnight kayak and camping adventure! This two-day camp is open to Klahoose youth aged 12-17. We will learn about navigation, local ecology, weather, intertidal life, shelter building and more!

Camp Schedule

Day 1:

• Morning:

  • Meet at Mansons Lagoon at 9 AM on August 6th.

  • Launch kayaks and paddle to Marina Island.

  • Introduction to kayak maneuvering and steering.

  • Explore coastlines and watch for wildlife during the paddle.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Marina Island and set up camp.

  • Make and enjoy our first meal together – lunch!

  • Afternoon activities include island exploration, leadership games, and skill-building activities.

  • Learn navigation using compasses and charts, shelter building, and wildcrafting food.

• Evening:

  • Collaborate on making dinner.

  • Play flashlight tag and look for bioluminescence at the ocean shore.

Day 2:

• Morning:

  • Make breakfast and tidy up camp.

  • Practice kayak skills learned the previous day.

  • Optional kayak rescues (how to flip and get out of your kayak).

• Afternoon:

  • Enjoy lunch and pack up camp.

  • Optional stop at Anvil Lake to explore old-growth forest and learn about the watershed ecosystem.

  • Return to Mansons Landing at 2 PM for parent pick-up.

This camp is a great opportunity to develop kayaking skills, build leadership abilities, and enjoy the great outdoors. All meals, kayak gear, tents, safety equipment & facilitation are included! We look forward to seeing you there!

Packing List:

❏ Tent (we have extra)

❏ Sleeping bag

❏ Sleeping mat (we have extra)

❏ Water Bottle

❏ Clothing: days may be warm or cool. We recommend you bring both summer clothing (shorts, t-shirts, swimsuit, etc.) and warm clothes (long pants, fleece jacket or wool sweater, long sleeve breathable shirts, rain jacket, warm socks, etc).

❏ Study running shoes AND water shoes (we have extra water shoes)
❏ Sunscreen
❏ Sunhat or ball cap and a warm (wool or fleece) hat
❏ Sunglasses
❏ Headlamp or quality flashlight (very important as we may be playing flashlight tag!)
❏ Your personal medications and toiletries (toothpaste, etc)
❏ Plate, bowl, cup, eating utensils (labelled)
❏ Fast-dry towel
❏ Swim suit

Sign up for the Klahoose Youth Kayak Camp

August 6-7, 2024

Step 1: Sign the waiver:

Step 2: Fill out the form below

Youth Programs

Each year we partner with local organizations to offer kayaking expeditions for Cortes Youth. On our youth trips we focus on navigation, leadership, team building, paddling skills and marine ecology. These trips provide youth with skill building opportunities and self growth. These trips are open to several age groups ranging from 8-17.