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 17-21, New River Canoe Trip for rising 9th-12th graders .
June 24-29, James River Canoe Trip for rising 6th-8th graders.
Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $350; Supporters Fee = $400; Sustainers Fee = $450.
River Otters Paddlesports Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders
June 10-15, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days of instruction and day trips in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Beginners welcome. Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450; Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Kayaking Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders.
#7 July 22-27, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 4 days of instruction includes 1 pool day and 3 river days; no experience needed. Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $490; Supporters Fee = $540; Sustainers Fee = $590.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Stand-Up Paddleboard Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders
July 29-August 3, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days on the river with instruction. Day 1 is maneuvering your board and safety and rescue drills. Days 2 and 3 are trips down the river practicing river reading, maneuvering in current, and trying your hand at surfing.
Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450; Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
For Adults:
Introduction to Coastal Kayak: July 28. 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
River Stand Up Paddleboards: April 29, August 5, OR September 2. 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/
Day Trip Leader Course (kayak/canoe): June 2 (7:30 pm) - 3 (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: ages 7 & up w/ parent. June 12, July 24, July 31.
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 6, 13, 20 July 11, 18, 25, August 1.
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 17-21, New River Canoe Trip for rising 9th-12th graders .
June 24-29, James River Canoe Trip for rising 6th-8th graders.
Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $350; Supporters Fee = $400; Sustainers Fee = $450.
River Otters Paddlesports Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders
June 10-15, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days of instruction and day trips in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Beginners welcome. Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450; Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Kayaking Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders.
#7 July 22-27, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 4 days of instruction includes 1 pool day and 3 river days; no experience needed. Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $490; Supporters Fee = $540; Sustainers Fee = $590.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
River Otters Stand-Up Paddleboard Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders
July 29-August 3, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days on the river with instruction. Day 1 is maneuvering your board and safety and rescue drills. Days 2 and 3 are trips down the river practicing river reading, maneuvering in current, and trying your hand at surfing.
Subsidized Fee (discount thru May 1) = $450; Supporters Fee = $500; Sustainers Fee = $550.
Day-Only option is available, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm at no extra cost.
For Adults:
Introduction to Coastal Kayak: July 28. 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
River Stand Up Paddleboards: April 29, August 5, OR September 2. 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/
Day Trip Leader Course (kayak/canoe): June 2 (7:30 pm) - 3 (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: ages 7 & up w/ parent. June 12, July 24, July 31.
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 6, 13, 20 July 11, 18, 25, August 1.
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.
