Beginner Whitewater Kayak Lessons on Lehigh River, PA
Details
One weekend of instruction, practice and feedback by a team with trained canoe teachers. Learn the strokes and maneuvers to safely and adventurously enjoy canoeing in fast or slow moving creeks and rivers.
Opportunity to join us for follow-up trips to occur in PA, MA, NJ and NY.
Learn the terminology and practice strokes & techniques for:
Stopping
Ferries
Eddy turns
Peel outs
River reading
Learn basic swiftwater safety:
Wet exits
Self-rescue
Safety gear & use
River hazards
Course includes camping fees & breakfasts/dinners for the weekend, plus free boat rental all season for AMC trips. Members price extends to current KCCNY & AMC members. Returning students upgrading their skills attend at half price. Teens welcomed if accompanied by a participating parent or legal guardian also attending as a student.
For those registering for Solo Canoe instruction, we require some paddling experience plus instructor approval. For those registering for Tandem Canoe instruction, no prior experience needed. You can let leaders know if you are interested in solo or tandem canoe instruction in a message or after application submittal and subsequent vetting discussion. Must be able to lift 35-55 pound boats with some help. Must be comfortable swimming in deep, moving water while wearing a personal flotation device. Must be able to sit in a boat for several hours at a time.
All days of the weekend of instruction are essential and required. Apply here. Those approved will be registered . Classes fill fast.
Friends or family might opt to take this similar course as kayakers, since we share the location, date and camping fun. Students arrange their own car pools to pick up boats & gear at barn, where we fit you for equipment and give crucial guidance on how to safely car top a boat.
Questions welcomed. Please email Kayak instructor Rob Holbrook at [holbrook_rob@hotmail.com](mailto:holbrook_rob@hotmail.com) (mailto:holbrook_rob@hotmail.com).
If you cannot attend for any reason, please cancel online and contact the leader as soon as possible in order to make your space available to others.
Cancellations up to June 5, 2026 will be fully refunded. There are no refunds for cancellations after June 5, 2026
Costs
150.00 USD - New Student, Member Rate - Includes camping fees, rentals, some meals, instruction. AMC member rate is extended to current AMC and KCCNY members.
180.00 USD - New Student, Non-member Rate - Includes camping fees, rentals, some meals, instruction.
75.00 USD - Returning Student, Member Rate - Includes camping fees, rentals, some meals, instruction. AMC member rate is extended to current AMC and KCCNY members.
90.00 USD - Returning Student, Non-member Rate - Includes camping fees, rentals, some meals, instruction.)