ACA Pro Schools

At ACE Adventure Resort, we have a passion for facilitating whitewater adventures on the amazing rivers of West Virginia, and we’re equally as passionate about sharing our knowledge and developing your whitewater skills. From safety and rescue courses to beginner, intermediate, and advanced whitewater rafting and kayaking courses, we offer a broad range of instructional opportunities. All our courses are taught to ACA standards and are led by ACA certified instructors with years of commercial guiding experience. Visit our website or email our lead instructor and Operations Manager Bryant Baker at bbaker@aceraft.com for more information.

At UWC Thailand we recognize the profound impact that physically challenging outdoor experiences can have on a young person’s holistic development – including their intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, and moral growth. Taking a comprehensive approach to learning, extending beyond the classroom to immerse our students in the breathtaking natural diversity of Phuket and beyond. Our Outdoor Education programs are designed to cultivate a lifelong love of outdoor pursuits, instilling in our students a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Kayaking plays a significant role in our Outdoor Education programming, with students participating weekly in kayaking programs as well as partaking in multi-day kayak expeditions as part of their educational experience. UWC Thailand also has both students and staff certified as ACA Kayaking Instructors ensuring that our school community adheres to the highest possible standards for instruction and safety. Learn more about us!

“Customized Whitewater Education for Private Boaters & Outfitters”

At Canyon River Instruction, our goal is to make river running a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable experience. We strive to create a learning and resource center for all types of river running skills including rowing, paddle rafting, multi-day river trips, kayaking and river rescue.
We bring together resources to help people become enthusiasts and to enjoy a lifetime of river running experiences with particular emphasis on safety, experiential learning, custom instruction and river stewardship.

We are dedicated to bringing you the best in customized whitewater instruction. Whether you are new to the river and excited to learn a new sport, want a better understanding of river safety, need a Swiftwater Rescue training, are looking to brush up on old skills or are ready to step up your game and tackle bigger rapids, we are here to help you achieve the whitewater skills you need.

We offer one to six day clinics in rowing, paddle rafting and kayaking for beginner through advanced, as well as river safety courses and Swiftwater Rescue training.

All of our instructors are ACA certified and all of our courses are taught to the ACA curriculum. Why ACA? The ACA’s rigorous training and high standards ensure the finest caliber instructors anywhere on the water.

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Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission

• Location: Charleston, SC
• Contact: customerservice@ccprc.com
• Phone: 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) offers a variety of Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboard and Kayaking skills classes and trips, including educational outings for beginner to expert paddlers. From day-trips, weekend skills classes, to certification courses, our ACA certified paddling instructors and trainers focus on safety and fun. Learn the essentials needed to make your paddling experience an enjoyable one from our friendly and knowledgeable instructors. Serving over 25,000 individuals of all ages and abilities annually, our Outdoor Adventure Program is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.

Escuela de Kayak is the department of “Seguridad Vertical Capacitaciones” responsible for promoting education and training to kayakers throughout Chile. Composed of kayak professionals, and with the support of the Government of Chile, offers paddling classes, trips, and ACA skills courses and assessments.

Sino ACA Academy is an official ACA paddling training school in China. We are committed to promoting the popularization of ACA in China, training paddlers and instructors to meet ACA skills, assessment, and instructor criteria qualifications, and we are proud to issue corresponding certificates for qualifying students.

Development of a comprehensive coach certification system for China is a founding “mission” of our school.

泛美独木舟学院中国致力于ACA相关认证在中国地区的推动普及，为中国地区培养符合  ACA认证标准的教练员，并为符合ACA相关标准的学员签发相应的证照。 ”  基于ACA相关标准，发展适合中国的教学认证方法“ 是我们的办学宗旨。

Taiwan Kayak Association is a group of outdoor enthusiasts who explore the beauty of Taiwan through pollution-free and human-powered kayaks. Since our establishment in 2005, we have embraced the values of environmental protection, sustainability, public welfare, mutual respect, and team spirit. We aim to provide a safe and fun environment for everyone to experience Taiwan though kayaking. After years of development, we have established kayak bases in Ruibin and Penghu, with the ocean right at our doorstep. We explore the various waters that surround Taiwan, including Green Island, Orchid Island, and even the remote Huaping and Mianhua Islet, located 60 kilometers offshore. We have written a new chapter in the history of kayak exploration in Taiwan.

Amongst our members, we have a culture of sharing and continuous learning. Furthermore, by collaborating with domestic as well as international professional and academic institutions, we never stop enhancing our navigation and paddling skills while establishing best safety practices.

In Taiwan, we have the largest number of coaches certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA), ensuring an effective learning and a clear growth path for paddlers of various levels.

In addition to promoting kayaking education and training, we offer a series of exciting trips for members with different abilities and interests. Welcome and look forward to your participation. See you on the water!

我們是一群熱愛戶外活動，藉由無污染無動力的獨木舟，探索台灣之美的同好。

自2005年成立起，我們抱著環保永續、尊重生態、公益和互助平等的精神，讓所有人都可以安全地透過獨木舟與水親近，從水上認識台灣。

歷經多年的發展，我們建立了瑞濱和澎湖的獨木舟基地，海洋就在門口。探索環繞台灣的各個水域，包括綠島、蘭嶼，甚至60公里外的花瓶嶼和棉花嶼，為台灣寫下了獨木舟探索的歷史新頁。

我們樂於經驗分享，並積極與國內外專業，學術單位合作，不斷精進導航與划舟技能，並建構起獨木舟活動的安全基準。 我們擁有國內最大，最專業的ACA (American Canoe Association美國獨木舟協會) 認證教練群，確保對獨木舟有興趣的新人，能安全有效地學習，讓有經驗的會員能持續成長。

除了推廣獨木舟教育訓練外，我們提供一系列精彩的行程，讓不同能力和興趣的會員，快樂划船。歡迎並期待您的加入，海上見！

Venture Outdoors

• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Contact: luke@ventureoutdoors.org
• Phone: 412-255-0564
• https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/kayak-pittsburgh/

Venture Outdoors is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to further inclusion and belonging in paddlesport. Our Kayak Pittsburgh program offers a variety of kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard skills classes, rentals, and guided excursions for folx of all ages, stages, abilities, and communities. Since 2001, we have provided training and equipment to support more than 800,000 outdoor experiences. Join our welcoming and knowledgeable instructors to build or advance your skills or just give paddlesports a try!