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Kids in Kayaks
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Fort Monroe Kayak LaunchDates & Times
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The Kids in Kayaks program began at the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Baltimore National Heritage Area in 2015. In 2018 Fort Monroe created a new chapter in collaboration with the James River Association (JRA) and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA.) Kids in Kayaks exposes a diverse group of middle school age students to kayaking while they also learn environmental topics covered in the 8th Grade Virginia Science Standards Of Learning (SOL). This program gives students practical life skills, and encourages them to enjoy their surrounding environment in a responsible manner.
Fort Monroe is eager to host our 2nd annual Kids in Kayaks program in the summer of 2019. The program will grow from 66 students hosted in 2018 to over 200 students in 2019. Nine 2-day sessions will be offered throughout the summer allowing more students to participate in this unique experience. Kids from Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, York County schools, and the Fort Monroe YMCA are invited to participate in this event with bus transportation being available.
A registration link will be opened and distributed in late May/June through the school systems. Be sure to sign up quick as space is limited and likely to fill quickly!