Instructor Certification & Update Courses
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Open to the public canoe course. Perfect for camp counselors, parks and recreation staff, outdoor interns, and those that work…
Level 2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a rare opportunity for SUP enthusiasts/professionals based in East Asia to become certified as ACA SUP Instructors. The…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
The River House Outdoor Center is proud to offer the ACA Swiftwater Rescue ICW as part of our popular ACA…
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
ACA Instructor Update session offered over 3-days in January. Level 1, Level 2 and First Aid certification offered in conjunction…
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting Paddle and Oar Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
The River House Outdoor Center is proud to offer the ACA Whitewater Raft ICW as part of our popular ACA…
Level: 4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
The River House Outdoor Center is proud to offer the ACA Whitewater Kayak ICW as part of our popular ACA…
Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Mission Bay Aquatic Center, San Diego CA March 30-April 2, 9:00am-5:00pm Cost = $300 Please reach out to eubanks@sdsu.edu (Jamie…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. Skills Students, Assessment Candidates, and Trip Leader Candidates are also welcome…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
For current or newly certified Level 2 or higher instructors. Also suitable for updates for current instructors.
Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting – Paddle Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Join us for this 2-day Instructor Certification Exam/Upgrade in wild and wonderful West Virginia! We will utilize the New, Gauley,…
Level 2: Essentials of Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Also suitable for updates for current instructors.
Level 3-4: Whitewater Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Also suitable for updates for current instructors.
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Instructor Course and Update: Want to teach others how to deal with rescues on the river?…
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. Skills Students, Assessment Candidates, and Trip Leader Candidates are also welcome…
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Please contact Jess for course details and to register. Cost is $800. Housing can be arranged for an additional cost.
Level 3: River Safety and Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Course language: German and English
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Please contact Jess at jess@wyldheartco.com for course details and to register. Cost is $800. Housing can be arranged for an…
Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Rafting (Paddle & Oar) Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Join Jess Lewis of Wyld Hearts Co. and Elisha McArthur of Canyon River Instruction, for a Level 5 Raft Instructor…
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
ACA Level 3-4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Course & Update: This five day intensive course is for those looking to develop…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Course & Update: This five day intensive course is for those looking to develop…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Cost: $700
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course is offered for existing Level 3 Coastal Kayak instructors who are prepared to expand their teaching skills into…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update (Update only)
Already an ACA Instructor? You will need to complete a 2-day Instructor Update every 4-years as one of your Instructor…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course will be held on the Island of Murter, Croatia. For additional course information, lodging options, and registration, please…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This five day course is for experienced boaters and rescuers who want to become Swift Water Rescue Instructors. Instructor candidates…
Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1 and 2 Instructor Updates are also available. Cost = $450 per person Please contact Jeff Atkins at wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Registration and information: Contact email: explore@kayakant.com This is the proposed set of dates for an ACA Level 2 Instructor Certification…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayaking Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam/Update
Come paddle at beautiful Crescent Beach in this Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) + instructor update. The Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Come paddle at beautiful Deception Pass in this Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) + instructor update. The Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
SWR Instructor Certification Want to become an American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Swiftwater Rescue Instructor? Or perhaps you want to…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Exam for those who have already taken the Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Course (IDW)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a Level 2 Essentials of (Coastal) Kayaking Workshop. Each individual’s goals will be discussed prior to the event,…
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. Skills Students, Assessment Candidates, and Trip Leader Candidates are also welcome…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters, upgraders welcome . Canoes available, camping available.
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters and upgraders welcome
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters and Upgraders welcome
2025 ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference
Advance your safety and rescue skills by learning from leading industry experts! Each conference registration includes: 3 half-day on-water sessions…