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Paddling (Kayaking and Canoeing) Program

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Kayaking Program - Course Descriptions

Discover Lake Kayaking -
Our American Canoe Association certified instructors are your guides to adventure. We'll help you discover just how fun and easy it is to slip into a kayak to explore scenic lakes around Arizona by teaching you everything you need to know to have fun, safe and enjoyable experiences on the water.  (Kayaks are provided)
$40 Residents/$48 Non-Residents
03/09/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #73116 
04/13/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #73117
05/11/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #74860
05/12/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #75158

Parent & Child Kayaking -
This course is held with the Discover Lake Kayaking program but is designed for parent and child pairs. Kids as young as 8 years old can join their parents for a day on the lake with instruction and fun.  (Tandem Kayaks are provided)
$50 Residents/$60 Non-Residents
03/09/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #73120 
04/13/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #73121
05/11/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #74861
05/11/2013       9:00am-2:00pm          Course #75159

ACA Intro to Kayaking Course - The American Canoe Association Introduction to Kayak course is designed as a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level individuals.  (Kayaks are provided)
$60 Residents/$72 Non-Residents
03/10/2013       9:00am-4:00pm          Course #73112
04/14/2013       9:00am-4:00pm          Course #73113

Click to download our Kayaking Float Notes!
Kayak, life jacket, and paddle are included in the class fee!  

Moonlight Paddling

Moonlight Kayak Paddling -
Come join us for some paddling by moonlight. We will launch the kayaks at twilight and then paddle along by the light of the moon. The class will wrap up well before midnight so that no one's kayak turns into a pumpkin! This is a unique experience that everyone will enjoy.  (Kayaks are provided)
$30 Residents/$36 Non-Residents
02/23/2013        6:00pm-9:30pm         Course #74857
03/23/2013        6:30pm-10:00pm       Course #74858
04/20/2013        6:30pm-10:00pm       Course #75160
05/24/2013        7:00pm-10:30pm       Course #75161

Click to download our Moonlight Paddling Float Notes! 
Kayak, life jacket, and paddle are included in the class fee! 

Open Kayaking/Canoeing for a day on the Lake

Book a kayak or canoe in one of the selected days below. We will transport boats, PFD's and paddles to the lake for you to use for up to four (4) hours. There is no instruction included, just equipment. Groups of kayaks and canoes are available and can be booked for more than four hours.

Click to download our Open Kayaking Float Notes! 

Date/Time

Equipment Included

 Pick-up Location Fee

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TBA Canoe, PFD, Paddle Four Lane Boat Ramp $20

For more information, please email us at outdoors@peoriaaz.gov or call 623-773-7137.