Session Schedule

Each session is a week long, Monday through Friday. You can register your child for multiple sessions. Sessions will be similar, but not exactly the same. Your child will explore more of the city by bike and refine their kayaking skills through practice.  Half-day and full-day camp options. 

• Session 1: June 3-7
• Session 2: June 10-14
• Session 3: June 17-21
• Session 4: June 24-28
• Session 5: July 1-5
• Session 6: July 8-12
• Session 7: July 15-19
• Session 8: July 22-26
• Session 9: July 29-Aug 2
• Session 10: August 5-9
• Session 11: August 12-16
• Session 12: August 19-23
• Session 13: August 26-30

Highlights

• Learn new kayak and bike skills every day
• Parts of the bike and basic maintenance
• Route planning and bike riding as a group
• Weather and marine forecasts
• Paddling, steering, getting in and out of the kayak
• Kayaking as a group
• Self and aided rescue in kayak
• Discover Chicago’s unique history

Learning

There is nothing like the independence that comes from learning how to explore Chicago.

More than just coming along for a bike ride, your child will learn how to: map a bike route, prepare their bike and bike bag, select proper nutrition and hydration, ride safely in a group, and fix minor bike issues that may occur. Along the way we’ll learn the stories of the people and events that made Chicago the world class city that it is today. We’ll explore and stop at various destinations throughout Chicago, some of which include: Oz park, Northerly Island, Maggie Daley Park, Millennium Park, Lincoln Park Zoo area, River Walk, and cruise the 606 trail.

The sheltered waters off Ohio Street beach provide an excellent introduction to kayaking. Participants will learn new skills daily such as water safety, understanding marine forecasts, paddling technique, and understanding how to use kayaking gear.  

Chicago Learnings: Chicago’s native inhabitants, the formation of the city, the origin of the ferris wheel, the Chicago flag, the city skyline, the Chicago fire, and how to make a Chicago-style hot dog.

*In the event of really bad weather, we will move camp indoors to Navy Pier

Packing List

The following is a list to help ensure that your child is safe, warm and comfortable for the week. Please pack all of your child’s belongings in a day pack or duffel to keep everything together so that we may keep everything safe while your child is on the water.

Water, Snacks and Lunch 

All children will need to pack a non-perishable lunch and water bottle for each day of camp. Please label each item with the campers name. 

Clothing 

Comfortable, breathable clothing that is weather appropriate. We recommend synthetic fabrics such as polypropylene or capilene which keep you warm when you get wet. In cooler weather, we recommend synthetic long underwear beneath athletic shorts. We suggest an extra set of clothing to change into at the end of the day. 

Shoes 

We recommend comfortable, secure shoes that are suitable for athletic activity. Waterproof sandals (Tevas or otherwise), aqua socks, and tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting wet are all acceptable options. Avoid backless sandals, as they are more likely to come off and float away. 

Miscellaneous

• Towel
• Hat or Visor (this is key to prevent sunburn!)
• Sunscreen (waterproof and lots!! Stuff for the lips too)
• Sunglasses with retaining strap