Kayaking
For Age 10+
Location: South Bay Yacht Club @ 1491 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002
Ready for an exciting kayaking adventure? Join us for 5 days of kayaking fun on the historic Alviso Slough, where you'll build skills, explore nature, and have a blast!
Each morning, expert instructors will teach you the basics of kayaking, from paddling strokes to water safety. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp is perfect for you. You’ll use sit-on-top double kayaks to practice paddling forward, backward, and sideways.
Campers will learn important skills like reading tides, planning trips, performing rescues, and working as a team. Along the way, you'll encounter local wildlife like harbor seals, herons, and eagles while building a deeper appreciation for the South Bay’s unique ecosystem.
Camp Highlights:
5 days of kayaking on the Alviso Slough
Small class size (max 12)
Daily lessons on paddling, water safety, and nature awareness
Learn nautical knots, map reading, and compass skills
Care for your equipment and practice outdoor teamwork
Chance to earn Kayaking merit badge for Scouts
All gear provided (boats, paddles, life jackets)
What to Bring:
Water bottle
Sunscreen and hat
Extra clothes
Note: Campers must know how to swim.
Come join us for an unforgettable adventure on the water!
For Age 10+
Location: South Bay Yacht Club @ 1491 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002
Ready for an exciting kayaking adventure? Join us for 5 days of kayaking fun on the historic Alviso Slough, where you'll build skills, explore nature, and have a blast!
Each morning, expert instructors will teach you the basics of kayaking, from paddling strokes to water safety. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp is perfect for you. You’ll use sit-on-top double kayaks to practice paddling forward, backward, and sideways.
Campers will learn important skills like reading tides, planning trips, performing rescues, and working as a team. Along the way, you'll encounter local wildlife like harbor seals, herons, and eagles while building a deeper appreciation for the South Bay’s unique ecosystem.
Camp Highlights:
5 days of kayaking on the Alviso Slough
Small class size (max 12)
Daily lessons on paddling, water safety, and nature awareness
Learn nautical knots, map reading, and compass skills
Care for your equipment and practice outdoor teamwork
Chance to earn Kayaking merit badge for Scouts
All gear provided (boats, paddles, life jackets)
What to Bring:
Water bottle
Sunscreen and hat
Extra clothes
Note: Campers must know how to swim.
Come join us for an unforgettable adventure on the water!
For Age 10+
Location: South Bay Yacht Club @ 1491 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002
Ready for an exciting kayaking adventure? Join us for 5 days of kayaking fun on the historic Alviso Slough, where you'll build skills, explore nature, and have a blast!
Each morning, expert instructors will teach you the basics of kayaking, from paddling strokes to water safety. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp is perfect for you. You’ll use sit-on-top double kayaks to practice paddling forward, backward, and sideways.
Campers will learn important skills like reading tides, planning trips, performing rescues, and working as a team. Along the way, you'll encounter local wildlife like harbor seals, herons, and eagles while building a deeper appreciation for the South Bay’s unique ecosystem.
Camp Highlights:
5 days of kayaking on the Alviso Slough
Small class size (max 12)
Daily lessons on paddling, water safety, and nature awareness
Learn nautical knots, map reading, and compass skills
Care for your equipment and practice outdoor teamwork
Chance to earn Kayaking merit badge for Scouts
All gear provided (boats, paddles, life jackets)
What to Bring:
Water bottle
Sunscreen and hat
Extra clothes
Note: Campers must know how to swim.
Come join us for an unforgettable adventure on the water!
Free Lunch
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Free Snacks
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Free Lunch 〰️ Free Snacks 〰️
5 DAYS ON THE SOUTH BAY BY KAYAK
Expert instructors lead action-packed camps filled with hands-on outdoor skills on the historic Alviso Slough at the south of the San Francisco Bay. This camp is for both beginning and experienced kayakers. Campers have five days to practice kayaking
In CPMentorship's kayak class, campers work together as a team on the water. Campers will learn new skills every day, including paddling, safety on the water, reading tides, planning trips, and performing kayak rescues. Students learn to respect the water, understanding it as a trail to adventure and connection to nature. Nature awareness and animal tracking develop empathy and critical thinking. Working in a Mariners team cultivates cooperation and leadership. Paddling builds focus and physical confidence and inspires a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Campers of all skill levels are welcome! We will also show students what makes the Alviso Slough and South Bay such a unique and interesting environment. While paddling, campers will likely see harbor seals, swimming shrimp, jumping fish, great blue herons, sometimes golden eagles, and many bird and animal species that frequent the South Bay Area’s waterways. By seeing the bay up close, students will have a much greater appreciation for the things that make it such a special environment.
Kayaking merit badge signoffs are available for Scouts.
Campers looking for a unique experience outdoor adventure or ocean exploration, should join CPMentorship's kayak day camp.
Join us for 5 days of unforgettable skill-building kayaking fun!
