Beginner 1 Camps

Our beginner camps offer youth aged 12-17 an amazing week filled with basic kayaking fundamentals, all at a minimal cost. This foundational introduction to kayaking covers wet exits, hip snaps, boat control, beginner stroke progression, and much more. No experience is necessary, and all river gear is provided for these weeks. 

  • Are you in high school? Check out our high school session! No experience necessary to participate. High School Session

    June 24-28 (Full)

    July 8-12 (Full)

    July 15-19 (Full)

  • 12-17 Year-olds

    No experience necessary

    Must be able to swim

  • Each camp is one week long running Monday-Friday.

    Each day, we meet at Love Boat at 9 AM.

    Paddle all day on a new section near Missoula.

    Return each day to Love Boat at 5 PM.

  • River gear

    Dry bags for lunch

    Extra layers

    Transportation  

  • Sunglasses

    Water bottle

    Lunch in soft sided lunch box or bag

    Athletic clothes to swim in

    Shoes that can get wet

    Towel

    Clothes to wear before and after kayaking

    Snacks if participant has food allergies

  • $375

    Upon successfully finishing the camp, participants are invited to apply for our Beginner 2 camps!

    Payment is due at the time of registration.

    We work hard to keep these camps affordable for all youth regardless of parental income. If you have the resources, could you please donate to Crux Adventures? Funds will go towards scholarships, subsidizing camp costs, and supporting the Lochsa Shuttle. Any amount is amazing. Thank you!

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All camps are filled on a first come first serve basis. For more information please email cruxadventures@gmail.com