Paddle Sports

July 7 & 28,  8 - 9:30 p.m.

August 11, 18 & 25,  7:30 - 9 p.m.

September 15,  6:30 - 8 p.m.

Get a few pointers on kayaking on flat water before heading out onto the lake before sunset. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets and not exceed the 275 lb solo boat capacity. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($14/person, register by 2 days in advance)

July 16,  9 a.m. - noon    FULL

July 22,  9 a.m. - noon

August 12 & 19,  9 a.m. - noon

September 2 &  9,  9 a.m. - noon

This introduction to flat-water kayaking focuses on basic safety practices, essential gear and paddling techniques. Class is taught by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets and not exceed the 275 lb solo boat capacity.  For adults and children ages 12 and up accompanied by an adult on the water. Quick Starts and Rescue Skills are a pre-requisite before attending Great Parks Introductory Skills and Intermediate Skills river trips.  Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($35/person, register by 3 days in advance)

August 5,  9 a.m. - noon

This introduction to flat-water canoeing focuses on basic safety practices, essential gear and paddling techniques. Class is taught by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets. For adults and children ages 12 and up accompanied by an adult on the water. Quick Starts and Rescue Skills are a pre-requisite before attending Great Parks Introductory Skills and Intermediate Skills river trips.  Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($35/person, register by 3 days in advance)

July 16 &  22,  1 - 3 p.m.

August 12 & 19,  1 - 3 p.m.

September 2 &  9,  1 - 3 p.m.

Advance your kayaking skills with essential information and in-water rescue practice opportunities. These classes are taught by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets and not exceed the 275 lb solo boat capacity. For adults and children ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Quick Starts and Rescue Skills are a pre-requisite before attending Great Parks Introductory Skills and Intermediate Skills river trips. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($35/person, register by 3 days in advance)

August 5,  1 - 3 p.m.

Advance your canoeing skills with essential information and in-water rescue practice opportunities. These classes are taught by an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets. For adults and children ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Quick Starts and Rescue Skills are a pre-requisite before attending Great Parks Introductory Skills and Intermediate Skills river trips. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($35/person, register by 3 days in advance)

July 30,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

August 13 & 27,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

September 10, 16 & 30,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Quick Start Grads ages 12 through adult are invited to join ACA instructors for a day trip down the scenic Little Miami River. Bring a lunch as we will stop and enjoy the sights and sounds of this natural scenic river! Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Provided kayaks have a 275 lbs. maximum boat capacity and accommodate only one person. Life jackets must fit properly and be worn at all times to ensure optimum safety. Participants must be able to get in and out of their boat, assist in hauling boats and maneuver their boat on open water. ($35/person, advance registration is required)

July 15   Cancelled

July 29,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors on the Little Miami River to practice skills and learn about river features, hazards and introductory river maneuvers. For graduates of a Great Parks’ ACA Quick Start and Rescue Skills kayak class, ages 14 and up. Lake Isabella/Canoe Kayak Launch ($50/person, register by 3 days in advance)

July 22,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cancelled

August 19,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cancelled

September 30,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cancelled

Join American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors on the Little Miami River to practice skills and learn about river features, hazards and introductory river maneuvers. For graduates of a Great Parks’ ACA Quick Start and Rescue Skills canoe class, ages 14 and up. Lake Isabella/Canoe Kayak Launch ($50/person, register by 3 days in advance)

August 26,  10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

September 23,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors for a day on the beautiful Great Miami River. This class builds on introductory river skills that participants will apply on a Class 1 river. For graduates of a Great Parks’ Introductory Skills kayak class, ages 14 and up. Heritage Park/Boat Launch ($65/person, register by 3 days in advance)

August 12,  10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Cancelled

September 9,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cancelled

Join American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors for a day on the beautiful Great Miami River. This class builds on introductory river skills that participants will apply on a Class 1 river. For graduates of a Great Parks’ Introductory Skills canoe class, ages 14 and up. Heritage Park in Colerain Township/Boat Launch ($65/person, register by 3 days in advance)

July 7,  7 - 9 p.m.

August 4,   6:30 -8:30 p.m.

September 1,  6 -8 p.m

Great Parks, Ohio River Foundation and Rivers Unlimited are co-hosting a series of programs to supplement the Adventure Outpost paddle programs and promote the quality of the Ohio River watershed. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their paddle skills (balance, strokes, maneuvers, etc.) and learn more about their paddling environment. The program will be accompanied with a lake cleanup. All equipment will be provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets. This program is for adults and children ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winton Woods/Winton Lake public canoe kayak launch (Free)