Training Schedule and Information
CCGH Training Classes
Instructor:
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
Ends : Monday, December 31, 2012

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CCGH has 13 canoe and kayak classes scheduled for 2012. All classes are based on the ACA Instructional guidelines, and are taught by ACA certified instructors. CCGH has training boats available, both kayaks and a solo canoe, along with helmets, skirts, and paddles for the classes. Students needing gear should inform the Instructor of what they'll need prior to the class.


Contact the instructor to register for a class. Sign up early as class size is limited.


Price:
  $10.00 for CCGH members
  $20.00 for non-CCGH members (extra ten bucks is nice but we'd rather you join)


All students are required to either purchase ACA Event Membership for $ 5.00 or be a current ACA Member.

ACA membership costs are as follows:   Paddle America Club Family $40, Individual $30, Senior or Student $25, Six month $15

Links to ACA Event Membership Forms:   Adult   Minor

On the day of the class, bring your CCGH Student Registration Form and ACA Event Membership Form along with a check. Non-members need to sign the club's Release and Waiver of Liability and bring it with them.
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Ends : Sunday, May 20, 2012

Saturday May 19, 8am - 4pm - Learn basic kayaking strokes and paddling safety. This class is for first time kayakers. For this class, we prefer that students learn in whitewater kayaks as they are more responsive. Please let us know if you would like to use one of the club's Jackson kayaks. In addition to boats; paddles, skirts, life jackets (PFD) and helmets can be provided.
Sunday May 20 - optional paddle on the Yellow Breeches to try out your new paddling skills.
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing
Instructor: Dirk Dixon
Telephone: 717-566-4994
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012

Learn to paddle a canoe safely on flatwater.
Fundamentals of Canoe/Kayak Camping
Instructor: Dirk Dixon & Karl Martz
Telephone: 717-566-4994
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012

*** NEW THIS YEAR ***

Saturday, 9 June, 2012 - Location: Shank Park, Bullfrog Valley Road, Hershey
Enjoying or enduring a canoe trip depends heavily on preparation. Dirk Dixon and Karl Martz will share the techniques and knowledge learned from 25 years of successful CCGH wilderness trips. Special emphasis will be placed on basic gear selection, how to set up a dry camp and simple cooking techniques. This event may be of special interest to those intending on participating in the overnight Juniata River trip planned for June 23-24.

Saturday-Sunday, 23-24 June, 2012 - Juniata River Overnight Canoe/Kayak Camping, River Classification: I
This is a trip for anyone interested in practicing the skills needed to enjoy canoe/kayak camping. Novices need not be intimidated by primitive camping conditions. The evening camping will be at a campground with full toilet and shower facilities. However, since the intention is to learn how to do wilderness camping, all participants will be transporting their own camping, cooking and food gear with them in their boats. We intend to paddle an interesting stretch of the Juniata River, from Mcveytown to Cuba Mills. This includes the The Narrows below Lewistown and a stop at the recently restored Pennsylvania Canal Lift Lock No. 13. Please sign up early if you intend to participate, as campground reservations need to be made for the group.
Level 1: Introduction to Rec Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012

Learn basic kayaking strokes, safety and information on equipment and boats. This class is suitable for first time kayakers. Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed.
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1831
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ends : Sunday, June 24, 2012

Saturday June 23, 8 AM - 4 PM - This course builds on the Flat Water course, and adds the skills necessary for moving water.
Sunday June 24 - River trip on the Lehigh from Glen Onoko to Weissport. AWA description - An easy family float trip at low to moderate levels (up to 2 or 3000 cfs). Wide river with some surfing waves, eddy lines and easy drops.
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ends : Sunday, June 24, 2012

Saturday June 23, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m - A course focused on skills needed to paddle moving water. The course is suitable for beginning kayakers interested in paddling moving water.
Sunday June 24 - River trip on the Lehigh from Glen Onoko to Weissport. AWA description - "An easy family float trip at low to moderate levels (up to 2 or 3000 cfs). A good place to train beginning kayakers. Wide river with some surfing waves, eddy lines and easy drops".
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Mark O'Handly
Telephone: 717-921-0131
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012

Learn basic kayaking strokes and paddling safety. This class is for first time kayakers . Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed.
Level 3: River Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1381
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Ends : Sunday, July 22, 2012

Saturday July 21, 8am - 4pm - An advanced level River Canoe class. Tandom canoes welcome.
Sunday July 22 - A river trip on the Lehigh from White Haven to Rockport.
Level 3: River Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Ends : Sunday, July 22, 2012

Saturday July 21, 8am - 4pm - An advanced level river Kayak class.
Sunday July 22 - A river trip on the Lehigh from White Haven to Rockport.
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012

Learn basic kayaking strokes, safety and information on equipment and boats. This class is suitable for first time kayakers. Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed.
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking
Instructor: Mark O'Handly
Telephone: 717-921-0131
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012

Saturday August 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m - A course focused on skills needed to paddle moving water. The course is suitable for beginning kayakers interested in paddling streams and rivers. See messageboards for additiional details on location and meeting times.
Level 3: River Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012

Saturday August 25; 8am - 4pm. An advanced level river Kayak class.
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1831
Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012

An Advanced Whitewater Class conducted on the Upper Lehigh River. The date or location may need to change based on water levels, and this will be coordinated with the students, so early signup is recommended.