Summer Camps 2011

"best fun ever! "

Many summer camps in Ireland today concentrate on high numbers with simple cheap activities, in essence, a babysitting service!  If babysitting is what you want, UpRiver Kayaktivity is not for you!

We run our camps through games, group activities, raft building, and river exploration, all of which help increase water safety and awareness as well as learning about river habitats, our environment and local history.

Each participant has their own craft and equipment which ensures full involvement all of the time, i.e. no queuing or waiting around: each Kayaktivity Kid is responsible for these items for the week-long duration of the course.

Great fun and enjoyment is guaranteed, with all participants exercising and learning new skills in the beautiful outdoors of Ballinasloe’s River Suck.

The camp runs from 10 a.m. until 2 pm., Monday to Friday. Some activities may be rotated e.g. canoeing/ orienteering in the morning and kayaking after lunch. Lunch generally takes place at a different place each day which participants travel to in their kayak!

All gear is provided – wetsuits, cags, buoyancy aids etc, although if you have your own wetsuit bring it along (most people end up investing in one any ways after the camp) and we don’t care if it rains – we’re going to get wet anyways! We love the outdoors!!
As a Kayaktivity Camp Champion, you are asked to bring strong foot wear, shorts, t-shirt, towel and change of clothes for afterwards. Also, a healthy packed lunch is vital (one treat) as you will be hungry. No junk food/fizzy drinks are allowed – hot orange is provided each day to warm us up! Never come before having a good breakfast – energy is required every day!

UpRiver Kayaktivity Camps are a great and safe way to harness your children’s boundless energy, taught in a secure, controlled environment by experienced instructors.

Week 1: Mon 18th – Fri 22nd July
Week 2 : Mon 25th – Fri 29th July
Week 3 : Mon 15th – Fri 19th August
10 a.m – 2 p.m
All camps run from the Moycarn Marina, Ballinasloe Co. Galway

e: info@upriver.ie m: 087 921 9700

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