River Otters Paddle Sports at Camp Bethel
FOR INFORMATION, contact instructor Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.
For Youth:
River Adventure Program Canoe Trips for rising 6th-8th graders and 9th-12th graders.
Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 1 night at Camp Bethel, then 3-5 days and nights on the river, paddling, camping, cooking, and living together as Christians. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.
June 11-16, James River Canoe Trip for rising 6th-8th graders.
June 18-23, New River Canoe Trip for rising 9th-12th graders.
Supporters Fee = $390; Sustainers Fee = $440; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $340.
River Otters Kayaking Adventures for rising 8th-12th graders.
#1 June 11-16, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 4 days of instruction includes 1 pool day and 3 river days; no experience needed. Supporters Fee = $530; Sustainers Fee = $580; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $480.
#7 July 23-28, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. Intermediate has 2 river days & 2 "big" river days with experience & pool-roll prerequisite. Supporters Fee = $560; Sustainers Fee = $610; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $510.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Paddlesports Adventure for rising 8th-12th graders
June 25-30, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days of instruction and day trips in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Beginners welcome. Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
For Adults:
Introduction to Coastal Kayak: June 10. Join us for this introduction to paddling coastal kayaks, navigating, and assisted rescues as we explore a lake in Franklin County. All gear is provided for the course. Registration can be found soon at www.franklincountyva.gov/parks
Introduction to Kayaking: June 10. Join us for an introduction to whitewater kayaking clinic. All gear and instruction is provided. Learn to maneuver your kayak, wet exit in case you flip, and basic river running and river reading skills. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
Visit the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC: June 27. We provide the transportation to the USNWC so you can spend the day playing on their 2 courses. Bring your own gear, or use some of ours. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
River Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboards: July 1. Spend a day on a river in Franklin County learning the ins and outs of navigating rivers, wet exits, and maneuvering your kayak or board as we travel down river. Rental gear can be provided, or bring your own. Registrations open soon at www.franklincountyva.gov/parks
River Stand Up Paddleboards: August 5 OR September 9. Join us for this introductory course for using Stand Up Paddleboards on rivers – including maneuvering your board, river reading, and navigating class I rapids. All gear is provided for the course. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
River Rescue Skills and Drills: June 11. Join us for a short river stretch in Botetourt County where we will work on river reading skills, setting up safety, and practicing rescue techniques. This is a hands on class with lots of practice time. Sign up on the Roanoke Kayaking Social Club at www.meetup.com
Day Trip Leader Course (kayak/canoe): May 19 (7:30 pm) - 21 (5:00 pm). This is a great class for anyone who spends time on the river. The focus in on preparing for trips, preventing accidents, boat maneuvering skills, and safety and rescue skills. Lodging options are available if needed. Information and registration at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-trip-leader-course-may-19-21.html
For Families:
Lil' Otters Family Tuesday Paddleboard Play: for all ages. June 6, 13 & 27, July 4 and 25, and August 1.
5:30 dinner and songs in the Ark Dining Hall, then playing on camp's ponds with our Stand-Up-Paddleboards, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers. $28 per person.
Lil' Otters Family Wednesday Canoeing: for all ages. June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2.
5:30 dinner in the Ark Dining Hall, then a short canoe trip on the James River, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers. Participants must be comfortable in a canoe. Fee includes meal, gear, leadership & shuttle to and from the river. $28 per person.
Trainings:
River Otters also offers American Canoe Association trainings. Check out our Trip Leader course for anyone who spends time on the river, or our Instructor Certification courses for canoe and kayak at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-courses.html
FOR INFORMATION, contact instructor Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.
For Youth:
River Adventure Program Canoe Trips for rising 6th-8th graders and 9th-12th graders.
Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 1 night at Camp Bethel, then 3-5 days and nights on the river, paddling, camping, cooking, and living together as Christians. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.
June 11-16, James River Canoe Trip for rising 6th-8th graders.
June 18-23, New River Canoe Trip for rising 9th-12th graders.
Supporters Fee = $390; Sustainers Fee = $440; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $340.
River Otters Kayaking Adventures for rising 8th-12th graders.
#1 June 11-16, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 4 days of instruction includes 1 pool day and 3 river days; no experience needed. Supporters Fee = $530; Sustainers Fee = $580; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $480.
#7 July 23-28, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. Intermediate has 2 river days & 2 "big" river days with experience & pool-roll prerequisite. Supporters Fee = $560; Sustainers Fee = $610; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $510.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Paddlesports Adventure for rising 8th-12th graders
June 25-30, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days of instruction and day trips in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Beginners welcome. Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550; Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
For Adults:
Introduction to Coastal Kayak: June 10. Join us for this introduction to paddling coastal kayaks, navigating, and assisted rescues as we explore a lake in Franklin County. All gear is provided for the course. Registration can be found soon at www.franklincountyva.gov/parks
Introduction to Kayaking: June 10. Join us for an introduction to whitewater kayaking clinic. All gear and instruction is provided. Learn to maneuver your kayak, wet exit in case you flip, and basic river running and river reading skills. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
Visit the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC: June 27. We provide the transportation to the USNWC so you can spend the day playing on their 2 courses. Bring your own gear, or use some of ours. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
River Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboards: July 1. Spend a day on a river in Franklin County learning the ins and outs of navigating rivers, wet exits, and maneuvering your kayak or board as we travel down river. Rental gear can be provided, or bring your own. Registrations open soon at www.franklincountyva.gov/parks
River Stand Up Paddleboards: August 5 OR September 9. Join us for this introductory course for using Stand Up Paddleboards on rivers – including maneuvering your board, river reading, and navigating class I rapids. All gear is provided for the course. Registrations open soon at http://www.playroanoke.com/
River Rescue Skills and Drills: June 11. Join us for a short river stretch in Botetourt County where we will work on river reading skills, setting up safety, and practicing rescue techniques. This is a hands on class with lots of practice time. Sign up on the Roanoke Kayaking Social Club at www.meetup.com
Day Trip Leader Course (kayak/canoe): May 19 (7:30 pm) - 21 (5:00 pm). This is a great class for anyone who spends time on the river. The focus in on preparing for trips, preventing accidents, boat maneuvering skills, and safety and rescue skills. Lodging options are available if needed. Information and registration at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-trip-leader-course-may-19-21.html
For Families:
Lil' Otters Family Tuesday Paddleboard Play: for all ages. June 6, 13 & 27, July 4 and 25, and August 1.
5:30 dinner and songs in the Ark Dining Hall, then playing on camp's ponds with our Stand-Up-Paddleboards, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers. $28 per person.
Lil' Otters Family Wednesday Canoeing: for all ages. June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2.
5:30 dinner in the Ark Dining Hall, then a short canoe trip on the James River, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers. Participants must be comfortable in a canoe. Fee includes meal, gear, leadership & shuttle to and from the river. $28 per person.
Trainings:
River Otters also offers American Canoe Association trainings. Check out our Trip Leader course for anyone who spends time on the river, or our Instructor Certification courses for canoe and kayak at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-courses.html
FOR INFORMATION, contact instructor Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.
