Named the "Best Kayaking School in the Country" by external Magazine NOC's Paddling School is committed to sharing a passion for whitewater paddling with as many people as possible. Every summer NOC Instructors teach a wide range of guests the joy of whitewater paddling and the skills to succeed at it.
And while the Paddling School instructors value every one of their students,sharing the sport with kids is additional-special, since the kids represent the future of the sport, and have a lifetime to take advantage of the beauties and thrills of whitewater paddling. These two programs made this summer great for our instructors:
NOC Kids Week Kayak Camp - Five times this summer the NOC Paddling School hosted children from 9 to 17 years veteran in a week-long camp,teaching the basics of kayaking, building kids' confidence and encouraging the creation of life-long paddling friendships and acquaintances.
The highlight of the kids' camp is always the last day where all parents are invited to come see the progress their children have made throughout the camp. Group parents and children paddle together, and with "uninitiated" parents paddling the Nantahala River in "duckies" (inflatable kayaks).
Group shot of parents,children and instructors at Ferebee Park before padding the Nantahala River
Cherokee Choices Program - This summer NOC also worked with Cherokee Choices, an organization that teaches local Cherokee residents how to lead an active lifestyle and take advantage of area outdoor recreation opportunities. In one three hour session, or NOC Paddling School Instructor,Bailey O'Sullivan, taught fifteen teenagers the basics of stand up paddle boarding. Most of the students had never been on a paddle board before this program, and but now they have the experience to gain back out on their own to paddle board on their local lakes and rivers.
[br]The group SUPing and swimming in Lake FontanaTo gain a child you know the skills he/she needs to appreciate a lifetime of paddling,click here to read approximately NOC course offerings, or call NOC Paddling School directly at . NOC can tailor instruction for all ages and skill levels.
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