Kayaks4Kidz

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Health & Medicine
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

7614 S HARVARD BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90047 United States
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Mission Statement

To Promote healthier minds and bodies through physical exercise

To Develop

  1. Self esteem

  2. Leadership

  3. Increased physical strength

  4. Confidence

  5. Team-building skills

  6. Cooperation

  7. 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.


  1. 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 .

  2. The half-day summer camp provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of sit-on-top kayaking

  3. The program serves youth residing in the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura.

  4. Classes include:
    Instruction in boat handling
    Equipment care
    Water safety and navigation rules
    Paddling techniques
    Capsize recovery
    Proper use of safety gear
    Environmental awareness

  5. LA County Lifeguard Association beach safety techniques

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