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Tomales
Bay is home
to Blue Waters Kayaking
and one of the most rewarding kayaking destinations in California.
Over
400 species of birds have been recorded in the Point Reyes
area, making it a premier bird-watching area. Tomales bay
is also known for its variety of marine
mammals, coastal wildlife and the heritage of the Coastal
Miwok Indian. On these waters, you'll learn about our local
history, migrating birds and other species that live both
above and below the surface.
Over the past 18 years Blue Waters Kayaking has worked with thousands of young people on Tomales Bay. We have developed and specifically designed outdoor education programs which foster team building, leadership development, self-discovery, and individual growth
Our kayak camps are fully guided, motorboat supported, trips that focus on kayaking and leadership skills. We are the only shore-based operator on Tomales Bay. Our guides/instructors are supremely capable professionals with excellent safety and rescue credentials. Particiapants will learn natural history and environmental education as well as outdoor education skills. And have fun learning and practicing new skills!
Our facility in Marshall, CA and our use of motor-boat support sets us apart from any other kayak company on Tomales Bay. 24/7 communication and motorboat availability takes safety, our primary concern, to a higher level than other kayak companies can offer.
Daily kayaking and hiking activities will introduce young people to the bay's stunning beauty and the diversity of wildlife which call Tomales Bay home. As our kayaks glide across the water, a Harbor Seal may pop its head up and surprise us only a few feet away. Paddling along, an Osprey, Pelican or Kingfisher may dive for their lunch right before our eyes! After lunch on a secluded beach, we will hike up and visit the Tule Elk wandering the hills above the bay.
Skill-building in kayak self-rescue, navigation, and low-impact camping, and varied special programs such as poetry workshops, mask-making, adventure-based learning, and campfire story-telling will make this week an experience young people will remember for the rest of their lives.
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We
Offer Two FABULOUS Youth Summer Camp Programs:
A Unique experience awaits – encourage your children to indulge their sense of adventure. Blue Waters Kayak Camps are a fun-filled week on Tomales Bay that provides the unique experience of sea kayaking and camping on the pristine beaches of the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Our adventure offers young people the chance to challenge themselves while trying an exciting new sport.
Camp Graduation Package
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All participants will receive a BWK Paddle Pass valued at $150 to be used towards future rentals.
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At the end of each camp participants that successfully complete their kayak self and team rescue skills will receive their Sea Kayaking Basics Certification Card verifying they have the safety skills required to paddle a closed deck kayaks.
X-pedition Kayak Camp
for
youth ages 13 - 17
This 5-day camp is an adventure filled camp for teenagers to experience what expedition sea kayaking is all about. The art of moving from camp to camp, packing, launching and landing fully loaded double kayaks builds teamwork, self-reliance, and a sense of exploration and adventure. Through activities such as tidepooling, snorkeling, and exploring by kayak participants will become marine naturalists, experiencing first hand the diversity and
interdependence of this rich eco-system. Cost: $585
Adventure Kayak Camp with Optional Family Overnight
for youth ages 9 - 12
Join in the fun, Wednesday - Saturday the focus is on sea kayaking self-rescue and paddling skills, outdoor survival techniques, and the leave no trace ethics. There will be opportunities for tide pooling, snorkeling, hiking, campfire story telling, and more. Share in the fun!
An optional family overnight experience is available Saturday - Sunday and is a great way for each adventurer to share their new skills, the fun of kayaking, and the thrill of camping with the whole family.
Wednesday-Saturday AM. - $ 435.00
Additional for weekend- $ 150 per person-youth and family or friends
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