John Glenn Outdoor Adventures

Fall Kayaking 101: Intro

This class will be held afterschool from 2:25-5:00 starting the week of Sept. 15th and going through the week of Oct. 28th . Students will meet twice per week for approximately six weeks. The two different groups will met either (A)Mon/Thurs or (B)Tues/Fri. Students must have their OWN transportation home at 5:00. There will NOT be a bus available at this time. The course will introduce 6th Graders to: The course requirement are:  Ways to enjoy kayaking  Ability to tread water for 1 ½ minutes  Kayak design  Ability to swim one full length of the pool  Safety equipment and accessories  Bring their own swim suits (no two piece  Stability and Rescues suits for girls)  Safety Procedures  Bring a towel  Strokes and Maneuvering  Boat Control Recommended equipment:  Eskimo Roll  Nose plugs  Goggles

If you are interested in signing your student up for the class please fill out the information at the bottom of this sheet and have your student turn it in to the main office. Attendance is required due to the physical skills and progression of the course, so if they choose to participate they need attend each scheduled class.

If you have questions, please contact Travis Stewart, or Megan Bartel.

Travis Stewart Jen Neisse 6th Grade Science 7th Hour Program Coordinator 651-748-6490 651-748-6409 [email protected] [email protected]

PLEASE RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS LETTER TO TRAVIS STEWART IN ROOM 320 Fall Intro to Kayaking

Which group do you want?(Circle One) A-Mon./Thurs. B-Tues./Fri.

Student Name ______Grade______

Home Phone Cell Phone ______

Email (print neatly) ______

___I have read the information contained in this letter and understand the expectations for my child to participate in this program.

Parent/Guardian Name ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______Here is the tentative schedule and syllabus for the Fall Kayaking 101: Intro

Group A Topic Mon., Sept. 15th Introduction, equipment storage, fitness and skill demo

Pick up time is 5:00 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 18th Video: Kayakers Edge

Mon., Sept. 22nd Stretching, Swimming Skills, Kayak Fitting and Assignment, Wet Exit Thurs., Sept. 25th Bailing, Hipsnap, Eskimo Rescue, buses,There parents must pickup. are no

Mon., Sept. 29th Paddle Grip, Forward Stroke, Bow Sweep and Stern Draw Thurs., Oct. 2nd

Mon., Oct. 6th Draw with in water recovery, Sculling Draw, Bow Draw, Duffek, Carving and Boat Control Thurs., Oct. 9th Rescues – Stern Transport, Linked Rescue, Low Brace

Mon., Oct. 13th Introduce the Eskimo Roll, Emphasize Hipsnap, Class Slalom Race, Eskimo Roll Practice, Thurs., Oct. 16th NO CLASS No School NEA Break

Mon., Oct. 20th Eskimo Roll, Emphasize Hipsnap Thurs., Oct. 23rd

Mon., Oct. 27th Final Slalom Race and Skills demonstration Thurs., Oct. 30th

Group B Topic Tues., Sept. 16th Introduction, equipment storage, fitness and skill demo Fri., Sept. 19th Video: Kayakers Edge

Tues., Sept. 23rd Stretching, Swimming Skills, Kayak Fitting and Assignment, Wet Exit Fri., Sept. 26th Bailing, Hipsnap, Eskimo Rescue,

Tues., Sept. 30th Paddle Grip, Forward Stroke, Bow Sweep and Stern Draw Fri., Oct. 3rd

Tues., Oct. 7th Draw with in water recovery, Sculling Draw, Bow Draw, Duffek, Carving, Rescues Fri., Oct. 10th NO CLASS No School – Daytime Conferences

Tues., Oct. 14th Introduce the Eskimo Roll, Emphasize Hipsnap th

Fri., Oct. 17 NO CLASS No School – NEA Break

Tues., Oct. 21st Eskimo Roll, Emphasize Hipsnap Fri., Oct. 24th

Tues., Oct. 28th Final Slalom Race and Skills demonstration Fri., Oct. 31st