Summer Programs - CANOEING & KAYAKING
Canoeing and Kayaking have been popular Vermont Adaptive
programs for the past 15 years. More and more clients are leaving
the asphalt areas of the cities and following the varied paths that
often lead them to watersports. Socializing, exercising, experiencing
nature, testing personal limits, fun, learning new skills….these
are only some of the benefits to canoeing and kayaking. Paddling
equipment can be easily adapted to meet the needs of any disability
and often no adaptations are necessary. Using standard equipment
opens a world of opportunities for individuals of all disabilities.
Paddling is a sport that emphasizes ability. Skill is determined
by ability and attitude, whether the paddler is able-bodied or disabled.
The freedom offered by paddling pushes aside the barriers presented
by disabilities. Water is the ultimate equalizer.
Currently Vermont Adaptive has three thriving canoe and kayak programs.
Our longest running canoe program is located on Stoughton Pond in
southeastern Vermont. This program runs Monday through Wednesday
throughout the summer and serves clients from southeastern Vermont
and southwestern New Hampshire. Our northern canoe and kayak programs
are part of the Adaptive Watersports Program located at the Lake
Champlain Community Sailing Center on the Burlington waterfront.
Clients come from all over the state to enjoy a day of paddling
on Lake Champlain or even to make a weekend of it with canoeing
one day, sailing, tandem cycling or maybe even indoor rock climbing
the next.
Our newest program is located at Lake
Bomoseen in central Vermont. Program days are currently Thursdays
and Fridays but will increase as our clients do.
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Rates
Canoeing and Kayaking
$15.00/ person/ outing (groups)
$25.00/person/outing (privates)
Adaptive Boats are available for private rental.
Canoes and Kayaks - $10 per hour.
• For reservations and more information about our canoe programs
in southern and central Vermont, please call our Southern Program
Coordinator at 802-353-7584
• For reservations and more information about our canoe programs
in northern Vermont, please call our Northern Program Coordinator
at 802-343-1193
Cancellation Policy: Please call to cancell with more than 24 hours notice! If you cancell with less than 24 hours notice you will be charged for 50% of your program fee. No call-no shows will be charged for full program fee.
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Please make sure you bring a change of clothes, a windbreaker
jacket or sweatshirt - temps out on the lake can be much chillier
than on the shore.
• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, bathing suit, water
and snacks and anything else you might wish to have with you.
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