Sultana Projects, Inc. is pleased to announce that its summer programming for children and young adults now includes a day camp version of its popular Kayak Program. Offered for children ages 9-12, the new program is designed for kids looking to explore the great outdoors. Sultana Projects’ other summer programming includes residential camping on the Schooner Sultana for ages 11-14, residential Kayak Trips for ages 11-14, and non-residential Canoeing Day Camps for ages 7-11.
Much like the Canoe Camps, each day of Kayak Camp begins at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, Maryland, where participants meet the staff to look at maps to determine where that day’s paddle will take place. Campers then board a 15-passenger van towing a mobile kayak rig and travel to a put-in site on a local waterway. Once underway, students spend most of the day learning basic paddling skills, exploring creeks and marshes, pulling seine nets to sample marine life, beachcombing, and swimming. Afternoons are spent fishing with a hook and line, catching critters with hand nets, taking nature hikes, and visiting local country stores to enjoy popsicles. Kayak Camp helps to instill confidence in children who will come away from the week with a complete understanding of basic kayaking skills.
“We’ve had such success with our Summer Programs, that each year we’re left with a sizable waiting list of students. This year we’re introducing Kayak Camp to help us meet that demand, as well as offer a kind of “in-between” option for those who wanted more independence, but weren’t quite ready for an overnight experience,” said John Mann, Sultana Projects’ Director of Educational Programs. “Kayaks allow our students to gain confidence while learning to operate his/her own vessel. We’ll utilize locations in both Kent and Queen Anne’s counties (different from our Canoe Camp sites) that are ideal for paddling, fishing, and swimming. Through Kayak Camp we will significantly increase the number of young people that join us to enjoy and experience the Chesapeake Bay.”
Currently the Kayak Program has three terms available, July 15-19, August 5-9, and August 12-16. Spaces are limited to 10 campers per week and fill up very quickly. Registration forms and information are available by visiting www.sultanaprojects.org or calling 410.778.5954.
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