Kayaking Camps 2027

Kayaking camps run on rivers, lakes and coastlines across dozens of countries, from the lake districts of the northeastern United States to the fjords of Norway and the coastal waters of Spain. Most combine on-water instruction — building from flat-water paddling to more technical whitewater or sea kayaking — with the wider adventure activities typical of residential camps: hiking, climbing, swimming and campfire evenings.

The activity suits camps with access to open water more than any particular region, which is why it turns up on programs as different as traditional American summer camps, European language and adventure camps, residential schools near coastlines from the Dominican Republic to Hong Kong, and inland camps built around rivers and lakes, such as regional Australia. For families, it's less about choosing a kayaking destination than finding a camp whose water access and instruction level match their child's experience.