In this supportive environment you will demonstrate and hone your skills, receive a professional evaluation of your paddling skills, technical knowledge, group management, interpersonal skills, rescue and teaching ability. You will prepare lessons, develop your teaching methods, analyze videotape, refine paddling skills, give and receive feedback.

During the first three days we will help you to develop and expand your knowledge of teaching and learning theory, and we will practice effective models of providing feedback. The last two days are the Certification Exam, and you will be assessed on the teaching, interpersonal and paddling skills that you’ve been honing throughout the week.

Cost:
ICW: FREE UMD Student Members / $495 Non-UMD Student Members (Community)
Package (ICW + L3 Skills Assessment): FREE UMD Student Members / $585 Non-UMD Student Members (Community)
Practice Students: FREE UMD Student Members / $300 Non-UMD Student Members (Community)

We Provide:
Instruction, large library of sea kayak resources, projector and screen, chalkboard and chalk. (Available upon request: Sea kayaks / safety equipment / paddling equipment).

You Provide:
Sea kayak, paddle, cold water immersion wear, rescue and safety equipment, 2 full water bottles, lunch and snacks for each day, casual clothing for classroom, paddling clothing and extra layers. (See equipment list for full detailed list of what to bring. Please contact us at dmcknigh@d.umn.edu if you need to use a sea kayak or sea kayaking equipment).

To register by phone: 218-726-7128

Contact Information Melody David-McKnight
dmcknigh@d.umn.edu
218-726-7128