Youth Paddling Programs
Paddling instruction for young adventurers, scouts, camps, and youth groups. Build skills, teamwork, and confidence on the water.
Training for Scouts and Groups
We can create a custom session to help scouts work toward merit badge requirements or prepare for an upcoming trip. Instruction can cover everything from rescue techniques and reading river currents to basic boat handling skills.
Paddle With Style Canoe Camp
Canoe Camp is a fun way for kids to create their own adventures while learning skills that will last a lifetime. Through hands-on instruction, games, and exploration, kids learn canoe and kayak safety, teamwork, basic paddling strokes, how to rescue a swamped canoe, and the importance of river conservation.
📅 DURATION
4 days 9 am–3 pm daily
📍 LOCATION - San Marcos River
Days 1 & 3 are at the San Marcos River Retreat
Days 2 & 4 are at Staples dam
👥 AGES
8-12 years old
💲 COST
$250 per child · Siblings $225
✓ Prerequisites: Students should be willing to follow instructor directions, treat others with kindness, and participate in activities as part of a team. They should be ready to try new things, follow water safety rules, and enjoy learning outdoors.
✓ WHAT'S INCLUDED
Paddling gear, Park Entry Fee,
WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY
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"Holly was an approachable and kind educator who made me feel comfortable. Her corrective style was appreciatively direct, while being supportive. I entered this educational session with little experience paddling canoes and left feeling extremely confident in what I learned. She didn't hesitate to answer questions and her follow up included answers to questions I didn't think to ask. This degree of training was well worth the price." Chad
"Holly was awesome. She came to Amarillo to teach us how to become Kayak instructors and she did fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone that is needing basic instruction all the way to becoming an instructor. She works hard to make sure you know all the terms and techniques and she worked very efficiently with each person in the group. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does and to me is the absolute best teacher around!" Kelsey
"Had a two-hour canoe lesson with Holly, time incredibly well spent. She gave thoughtful, precise instruction and helped me correct several bad habits I’ve picked up on the water. As a champion paddler, her expertise really shows. She even paddled alongside us in her solo kayak, teaching efficient techniques like proper stroke mechanics and how to work together to control the boat while moving smoothly and fast. And just to show how next-level she is, I tried her kayak afterward. It’s unbelievably fast and super, super unstable, yet she handles it with total control and ease. Truly impressive. So much more to learn from this expert instructor!" Michael