ERBA Kids

The Summer Sea Kayak Adventure Program for kids meets daily at ERBA, located at the ERBA BARN, One Main Street, Essex, MA. The Barn is now our center of operations and is located at the corner of Route 133 (Main Street) and Western Avenue.

Boys and girls ages 9-15 will spend their week learning the sport of sea kayaking. We will begin on the quiet tidal estuaries of the Essex River, and Chabacco Lake. As the Students become comfortable in their kayaks, we will work on wet exits, aided and self rescue techniques, and paddling strokes. Safety is stressed at al times, as is having FUN! Lots of in-water games are played to develop the paddlers’ self-confidence. As their paddling skills develop, longer, more challenging trips are planned. The students work on strokes and braces and learn about seamanship and safety on the water. The Level 1 week culminates in a daylong journey planned entirely by the participants.

Our staff is trained in first aid and CPR and carries first aid kits as well as two-way radios for emergencies. Out low staff to paddler ratios allow each paddler to progress at his/her own pace. As their skills develop and as they meet the challenges presented them, students become more comfortable within their group and develop confidence in their abilities.

Two levels of our Summer Sea Kayak Adventure Program are offered. Level One, half day is intended for young paddlers with limited or no experience in sea kayak. Level One half day programs meet Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Level Two paddlers will continue developing their paddling strokes, braces, and rescues on longer, more difficult trips and will work on developing more advanced skills such as rolling.

Sea kayaking is an ultimate way to explore the beautiful area. Learning about the sport safely with enthusiastic instructors is the best way to develop a life long love of sea kayaking. We hope your son or daughter will join ERBA this summer for a week or more of paddling adventure.

What You will need to Bring:

· Bathing suit, t-shirt, shorts, and a light windbreaker.
· Hat Sunglasses (with strap), suntan lotion and insect repellent.
· Teva-type sandals, water sox, or a pair of old sneakers.
· Change of cloths and a towel.
· Drinking water (no glass bottles please) and a snack.
· Lunch for the Full day program.
· We will be paddling rain or shine, paddlers should dress accordingly.

· All program spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
· Please retune registration form, a signed two-sided release and assumption of risk form, and a $100.00 non-refundable deposit to ERBA, PO Box 270, ESSEX, MA 01929

Balance is DUE June 1, 2008

Download registraion form here (must use Adobe PDF to view).