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SUMMARY:ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)-PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The ACA Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks\, sit on tops\, recreational kayaks) in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers\, livery instructors\, and camp waterfront staff to add kayaking to their camp programs. This certification is appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to inland lakes. \nThis program includes four in-person on-water days supported by one virtual session focused on training future instructors to teach the skills in the ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor criteria. To get the most from the program\, this program is intended for paddlers possessing  ACA L2 personal paddling skills and knowledge at a minimum. \nContact John to schedule a private instructor certification program for your group.
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LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
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SUMMARY:ACA L1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. \nTopics include: \n\nOn-water skills and maneuvers\nRisk management and safety\nAssessment techniques\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nTeach back opportunities\nOn-land safety presentations\nAdministrative support\n\nThis is an early season program with cold water. Participants will be in the water practicing skills and must be dressed for immersion. \nThe program will involve a full day on the water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session on Monday\, May 5 at :00 pm ET to cover administrative topics. \nDate: May 11\, 2025 \nLocation: Traverse City\, MI  area (Actual launch location to be determined a couple days before the class depending on conditions) \n\n\n \n\nReview course policies
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SUMMARY:ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
DESCRIPTION:The ACA Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks\, sit on tops\, recreational kayaks) in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers\, livery instructors\, and camp waterfront staff to add kayaking to their camp programs. This certification is appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to inland lakes. \nThis program\, including four in-person on-water days supported by one virtual session\, is focused on training future instructors to teach the skills in the ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor criteria. To get the most from the program\, this program is intended for paddlers possessing  ACA L2 personal paddling skills and knowledge at a minimum. \nDates: \n\nVirtual: April 16 and 23\, 6:00-8:00 pm CT\nIn-person: May 2-4\, 2024\n\nCourse venue: Chicago\, IL \nRegistration opens in early 2024 \nTo achieve certification as an instructor\, participants must be current members of the ACA. Please secure membership prior to the start of the course. Additionally\, upon successful completion of the ICW\, participants will need to join the ACA’s Safety Education & Instruction Council (SEIC) for an additional fee. \n\n\n\nReview course policies
URL:https://www.paddlingexercises.com/event/aca-l2-essentials-of-kayak-touring-instructor-certification-workshop-icw-2/
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SUMMARY:ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. \nTopics include: \n\nOn-water skills and maneuvers\nRisk management and safety\nAssessment techniques\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nTeach back opportunities\nOn-land safety presentations\nAdministrative support\n\nThe program will involve a full day on the water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics. \nCouse fee: $125 \n\n \n\n\n\nSelect your class date\n\n\nJune 25-Traverse City\, MIJuly 23-Wilmette\, ILSeptember 17-Traverse City\, MI\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReview course policies
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SUMMARY:ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. \nTopics include: \n\nOn-water skills and maneuvers\nRisk management and safety\nAssessment techniques\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nTeach back opportunities\nOn-land safety presentations\nAdministrative support\n\nThe program will involve a full day on the water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics. \nCouse fee: $125 \n\n \n\n\n\nSelect your class date\n\n\nJune 25-Traverse City\, MIJuly 23-Wilmette\, ILSeptember 17-Traverse City\, MI\n\n\n\n\n \n\nReview course policies
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SUMMARY:ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. \nTopics include: \n\nOn-water skills and maneuvers\nRisk management and safety\nAssessment techniques\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nTeach back opportunities\nOn-land safety presentations\nAdministrative support\n\nThe program will involve a full day on the water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics. \nCourse fee: $125 \n\n \n\n\n\nSelect your class date\n\n\nJune 25-Traverse City\, MIJuly 23-Wilmette\, ILSeptember 17-Traverse City\, MI\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nReview course policies
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SUMMARY:ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW)-PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The ACA Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks\, sit on tops\, recreational kayaks) without spray skirts in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers\, livery instructors\, and camp waterfront staff to add kayaking to their camp programs. This certification is appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to small\, sheltered bodies of water. \nThis is a private program. If you are interested in a private program for your group\, please contact John. \nCourse venue: Hanover Park\, IL
URL:https://www.paddlingexercises.com/event/aca-l1-introduction-to-kayak-instructor-certification-workshop-icw-private-event-2/
LOCATION:Mallard Lake\, Hanover Park\, IL\, IL\, United States
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