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2024 Kayaking Series at Silver Lake Nature Center

Join SLNC’s awesome Kayaking Instructors, Cam Calista AND Holly Hewchuk on one, a few, or all of SLNC’s Kayaking Programs being offered this spring & summer!

SLNC provides the Kayaks, Paddles, & PFD’s (“Personal Floatation Devices”) for all programs!

Check out the 2024 Schedule below. To register, please click on the Event Link.  Space is very limited for these awesome programs (they typically sell out), so early registration is recommended. When signing up, please also keep in mind that there are no refunds/exchanges unless the event is canceled by SLNC. Thank you.

SLNC’s Kayaking Schedule for 2024

Saturday, June 15th 

• Introduction to Kayaking, 9am-11am on 6/15/24 ($40/person; $30/person for Friends of SLNC Members)
• Moonlight Kayaking, 6:30-9:30pm on 6/15/24 ($50/person; $40/person for Friends of SLNC Members)

Saturday, July 13th 

• Family-friendly Introduction to Kayaking, 10am-12pm on 7/13/24  ($40/person; $30/person for Friends of SLNC Members)
• Moonlight Kayaking, 6:30-9:30pm on 7/13/24  ($50/person; $40/person for Friends of SLNC Members)

Saturday, August 24th

• Moonlight Kayaking, 6:30-9:30pm on 8/24/24 ($50/person; $40/person for Friends of SLNC Members)

Saturday, September 21st

• Birding by Kayak, 5pm-8pm on 9/21/24 ($50/person; $40/person for Friends of SLNC Members)

2024 Kayaking Series Program Descriptions

Introduction to Kayaking ~ Have you ever wanted to learn how to maneuver a kayak? Well here is your chance. This two-hour class, led by Kayaking Instructor, Cameron Calista, introduces you to the parts of a kayak, how to hold and move a kayak paddle, how to enter and exit a kayak, ways to keep your balance while kayaking and, of course, how to get around on the water in a kayak. The Introduction to Kayaking Class takes place right on the waters of Silver Lake (at Silver Lake Park).

**Participants under the age of 18 years old must have a Participating/Paying Parent/Guardian accompanying them on this program. MINIMUM age for this program is 14 years. **

Moonlight Kayak Excursion ~ SLNC’s Moonlight Kayak Excursion is for kayakers who have kayaked at least once before & are at least 18 years of age. We will start at the edge of Silver Lake at Silver Lake Park. Once in the water, we will travel up Silver Lake into Magnolia Lake, where we will dock on the island in the middle of Magnolia Lake. On the island, we will start a campfire and roast marshmallows. After all the marshmallows are gone, we will embark on our journey back, letting the moonlight guide our way. Each kayaker will be able to take in the lovely sights of Silver Lake bathed in moonlight.

Restrictions: Our Kayaks are best suited for people between the height of 4ft 10in and 6ft 2in, and between 90 lbs. and 250 lbs. If you are over/under these guidelines (and have not already let us know), please contact us to discuss alternate accommodations.

No refunds/exchanges unless event is canceled by SLNC. Thank you.

Registration will close by 12pm on the Friday before the Kayaking Programs (if not closed sooner due to registration being full). Thank you.