Kayaks4Kidz
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Sports & Recreation
Location
7614 S HARVARD BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90047 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To Promote healthier minds and bodies through physical exercise
To Develop
Self esteem
Leadership
Increased physical strength
Confidence
Team-building skills
Cooperation
Respect for our environment and each other
To Provide a fun learning adventure designed for youth with little or no kayaking or swimming experience
Description
Kayaks 4 Kidz ™ is a self funded, Non-Profit 501 (C) youth development program that aspires to improve health and well being through participation in water (paddle) sports.
Located at Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey, CA, this Youth Water Sports Camp is offered as a free community service to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and their families from June through September .
The half-day summer camp provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of sit-on-top kayaking
The program serves youth residing in the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura.
Classes include:
Instruction in boat handling
Equipment care
Water safety and navigation rules
Paddling techniques
Capsize recovery
Proper use of safety gear
Environmental awarenessLA County Lifeguard Association beach safety techniques