Kids Summer Camps

For over 25 years, Clearwater Sports has been Central Vermont's source for whitewater instruction. Few things compare to the thrill of whitewater kayaking and our graduates have continued on to win awards in the Junior World Freestyle Championships and the Junior Olympics. Dates can be changed to fit your busy summer schedule.

Multiple Day Camps

Mad Yaker's 3-Day Whitewater Camp

This 3-day camp is offered in levels 1 & 2. Level 1 is introductory whitewater kayaking, requiring no prior experience. Students progress from flatwater to gently moving water, then to a whitewater run on the last day. Level 2 develops and refines skills such as eddy turns, peel-outs, and river reading, and introduces the Eskimo roll. Clearwater Sports supplies all necessary equipment and transportation.

Ages: 11-16
Time: 10:00- 4:00
Cost: $275

Mad Yaker's Whitewater Overnight Camp
5 days/4 nights

Our 5-day overnight instructional camps teach your child the skills needed to begin their lifelong journey of whitewater exploration. The campers travel through the waters of Vermont and New Hampshire where they will learn river safety, eddy turns, peel-outs, ferries and Eskimo rolls. Our level 1 camp requires no previous paddling experience. Our level 2 camp is for kids who have completed a level 1 or comparable course and are looking for a little more adventure. Boating equipment, camping fees, and meals are all included.

Ages: 11-16
Costs: Level 1 – $695 | Level 2 – $725

Please call us for scheduling for all multiple day Kayak Camps. Whether they happen depends on the number of people interested!

Single Day Camps

Introduction to River Kayaking
Offered on the following Fridays:
June 27th / July 18th / August 15th.

This one-day workshop allows your child to experience what whitewater kayaking is all about in an easy and safe introcourse. We will use whitewater boats and touch upon such skills as the wet exit, reading the river, basic paddling skills and safety techniques. This is a great way to experience the fun and thrill of kayaking in a short, informal setting.

Time: 10:00-4:00
Ages: 10-16
Cost: $85 per session

Family Adventures

Guided River Trips

For more information about our family trips, please see the Summer Tours and Activities page.