Learning Outcomes

• Becoming comfortable in a kayak

• Understand basic techniques

• Learn about the area around them (Pacific Ocean),including tides & currents, bird life, marine mammals (seals, sea lions, whales), aquatic life, & plants

• Better understanding of human impact on the environment (garbage, bioaccumulation, & boat traffic)

• Understand the equipment that is needed to be safe out on the water for both individual safety & group safety (PDF, change of clothes, first aid kit, radio, etc.)

• Shore Lesson provided by EcoQuest can cover a wide range of topics depending on preference. Our instructors can take the students through lessons discussing marine life, atmosphere & climate, and & plants, agriculture & industry, or animals (mammals, birds, insects & reptiles)

30 minute skills

In groups of 10, students are taught, on shore,  the basic fundamentals required  to get out onto the water.

1-2 hours on the water

A minimum of one hour is scheduled  for exploring the beautiful waters we have around us. Getting comfortable in a kayak and familiar with proper technique we spend the time on the water exploring and learning about the marine world.

30 minute gear talk

After being on the water  a demonstration of safety gear is shown so that the students will have a better understanding  of what to bring with them for their own trips in the future from simple day trips to overnight expeditions.

2 hour shore lesson

Additional Option: EcoQuest can provide additional instructors to run a shore lesson based on an applicable earth science curriculum. Inquire for additional information.