River Kids – Camp (Oceanport location)
OPC Camps are Developing Positive Vibes that last a Lifetime!
We are More than just Paddleboards and Kayaks!
Have fun doing paddle sports on the river this summer while making lifelong memories & friends with Oceanport Paddle Club River Kids!
River Kids (camp) is an extended group instruction program. It includes Stand Up Paddle, kayaking instruction. Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave comes, stand up paddle boarders stand on their boards and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water.
OPC River Kids runs for 3 hours a day, Tuesdays-Thursdays, ages 7- 17. This extended group instruction sells out with a total of 20 students max per day! With over 25 years combined SUP experience and positive role models, our qualified instructors will teach our students all the SUP/Kayak basics with the strongest emphasis on safety. Our safety guided program includes all equipment, pizza party on Thursdays and all instruction.
We provide all equipment!
Typical Day:
• check in
• apply sunscreen
• stretch
• paddle safety discussion
• guided paddle
• lunch
• SUP exploring, kayaking and MEGA SUP
• check out
Total time: 3 Hours. Tuesdays-Thursdays with Friday designated for make up in case of poor weather
Our safety oriented structure includes:
All SUP paddle instruction details including current and wind safety precautions, turning the board, SUP paddle technique, excursions and kayak instruction.
Rates: $225 per student with 5 to 1 student to instructor ratios following NSSIA guidelines. Sibling discount and group booking discount available please inquire.
Our instructors: Combined 25+ years SUP experience, lifeguard certified, CPR/AED certified
Please bring: Towel, warm clothes, bathing suit, extra sunblock, extra water, lunch Tuesday & Wednesday. Thursday pizza included with tuition.
*24 hours must be given for cancellation with make ups issued. If we
cancel due to poor weather, the first Friday of the week is our
designated make up date. Refunds will be issued with at least 1 week
notice of cancellation for designated dates.
Students will acquire:
Positive Vibes, Life Skills, Confidence, Self Esteem, New Friends/Connections, Environmental Knowledge, SUP Culture Experience, Physical Fitness, Lifeguard Training Experience, Open Bay/River Safety Experience, Teamwork, Dedication, Compassion and Integrity.
IF WEEKS are SOLD OUT and you would like to be put on a wait-list for a week that is full click here
2023 Program schedule:
WEEK 1 June 20th-22nd
Tu 20 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 21 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 22 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 2 June 27th-29th
Tu 27 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 28 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 29 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 3 July 4th-6th
Tu 4 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 5 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 6 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 4 July 11th-13th
Tu 11 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 12 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 13 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 5 July 18th-20th
Tu 20 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 21 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 22 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 6 July 25th-27th
Tu 25 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 26 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 27 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 7 August 1st-3rd
Tu 1 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 2 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 3 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 8 August 8th-10th
Tu 8 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 9 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 10 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 9 August 15th-17th
Tu 15 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 16 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 17 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 10 August 22nd-24th
Tu 22 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 23 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 24 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
WEEK 11 August 29th-Sept 31st
Tu 29 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
W 30 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Th 31 River Kids: 10AM-1PM
Email us with any questions info@oceanportpaddleclub.com