Kayak 101

Strap on your Chacos and come connect with us for our White Water Kayak 101 course.

Join staff members and other enthusiasts along the Clark Fork River to engage in an introductory course on white water kayaking and playboating. Learn the 5 essentials of kayaking, the nomenclature of a kayak, an introduction to river hydrology, and develop close relationships as we discover what it means to be in community while experiencing God’s creation. Whether you're a kayak beginner, or already a playboat river rat, this course has an excellent vibe that flows well in a small group community.

You will see God’s creation, experience being unplugged from technology, develop new skills, and gain lasting friendships.

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Packing List

Age Range

16-24

Pricing

$455

Schedule

This is the sample schedule for kayaking 101. Changes may be made due to weather and group ability.

Monday, June 30th

4:00-5:00 pm

Arrive & Get Settled

Unpack your bags, meet your fellow 'yak'ers, and set up camp.

6:00 Pm

dinner

7:00 pm

theme frontload & gear prep

Personal gear will be inspected and staff will share best practices for taking care of kayak equipment for the week. The 5 Essentials (kayak, helmet, PFD, paddle, skirt) will be provided, so participants will not need to bring gear. Moreover, the group will take time to frontload the spiritual theme, develop their values, and make a commitment to one another.

Tuesday - Thurday, July 1st -3rd

8:00 am

breakfast

9:00 am

load up, head out, & Kayak

Connect, load up our kayaks, and shuttle to strategic places on the river for instruction. Day one, we will focus on the most important skill in kayaking - the wet exit. This will take place along a scenic section of river and we will continue with paddle technique from there. Throughout the course, we will steadily progress to doing class 2 rapids. Each day we will take time to reflect to see how the principles we practice can lead us in life-long learning.

1:00 pm

lunch

Some days lunch will be provided at Bighorn. Other days we will enjoy a packed lunch on the river.

2:00-5:30 pm

Kayak

Continue running the river and practicing different kayaking principles.

6:00 pm

Dinner

7:00 PM

Community Time

Evenings will be filled with slacklining and shared moments around a campfire.

Friday, July 4th

8:00 am

breakfast

9:00 am

processing & scenic Paddle Board Trip

After 3 days straight of kayaking, the group will gather to process the experience and celebrate through a scenic Stand up Paddle Board Trip. We will reflect on the trip to see how our experiences on the river can translate to life back at home.

1:00 pm

Lunch

2:00-2:30 pm

departure

Each participant will need to make plans to depart between 2:00-2:30pm

From Our Campers

"I love having a safe place that my daughter can go to learn about Jesus, go on adventures, and be outdoors. We were lucky to find this camp!"

Kelsey — Age 31

"Uh, It was the best week of my life and that’s not an exaggeration"

Cash — Age 13

"This was my first time at Bighorn and I was blown away by the staff, activities and facility. Everything about the camp was God honoring and really helped kids and leaders connect with God."

Tracy — Age 43

Availability

Kayak 101

June 30 - July 4

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$455

Scholarship applications are now available through the registration form.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out! We're here to help and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Does the food taste good?

From all the compliments we receive about our Food Service, we can confidently say the food tastes great!

Do I need to have outdoor experience?

No! Our staff aims to make every adventure great, regardless of age or experience level.

What do I need to pack?

Great question. Packing lists vary by the time of year and corresponding adventures. Please contact us for the right list.

Can you accommodate for food allergies?

Camp Bighorn works hard to serve quality meals for all our guests. While it is our desire to meet every person's dietary needs, we are limited and can only guarantee accommodating dairy free, gluten free, nut free, and vegetarian diets. Dietary restrictions must be communicated in advance in order for our kitchen to plan adequately. For individuals with more restrictive diets, please contact our office to discuss alternatives. Have a specific question? Visit the 'Contact' page to send us a message.