Best Idaho whitewater summer kids camps

Kids River Day Camp

Ages 8 to 11
Two days of river fun for young kayakers! Get started or continue your youngster’s love of the river with the best kayak school in Idaho. Engaging and encouraging instructors will teach kayaking skills and river safety in the outdoor classroom of the Payette River. This camp is appropriate for children ages 8 to 11; no previous kayaking experience is necessary.
Equipment, snacks, lunch, and transportation from Eagle is included each day.
$285
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM, Return time: 5:00 PM
2022 Dates:
June 21-22, July 5-6, July 7-8, July 25-26, July 27-28

Kids Kayaking Overnight Camp

Ages 12-18
This 4-day, 3-night camp is filled with river activities. Youngsters of all paddling levels will learn new kayaking skills, gain confidence and an understanding of safe river running. Our instructional staff brings years of experience and a passion for teaching that will help your teen improve their paddling and enjoy the personal rewards of overcoming individual challenges. Kayaking equipment, meals, riverside cabins and tents, instruction and supervision are provided.
$650 
Check in time: 9 AM Monday, Pick up time: 3:30 PM Thursday
2022 Dates:
June 20-23, June 27-30, July 11-14, July 18-21, August 1-4, August 8-11

What to Bring:
We've got the gear! We will provide kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, lifejacket, spray skirt, helmet and insulation), kid-friendly meals & snacks, and overnight accommodations (for the 4-day camp). If you have your own equipment, you are more than welcome to bring it.
We suggest that overnight campers bring the following items with them:

  • Clothes for camp (T-shirts & shorts, shoes, sweatshirt & long pants for evening)
  • Riverwear (swimsuit, rash guard or polypro, water shoes or sandals)
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat
  • Flashlight
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Personal toiletries
  • Spending money for the gift shop

What to Expect

  • What to expect at our day camp:
  • -Fun, safe environment
  • -No experience necessary
  • -Lunch and equipment provided
  • -Transportation from Eagle include

  • What to expect at our overnight camp:
  • -4 days, 3 nights
  • -Fun and encouraging learning environment
  • -All ability levels, no experience necessary
  • -Licensed, background-checked, personable, engaging instructors