ADVANCE KAYAK

Expect the best from the best. Back at Rock and River Camp you learned how to kayak. In this Camp, you’ll learn how to be a kayaker.

Our most experienced and skilled Kayaking Staff will help you feel more like a peer than a Camper. That means unloading the kayak trailer, scouting rapids together, and setting safety on the river for one another.

Advance Kayaking Camp typically starts out with a warm-up lap on the upper James River on day one and then spends the rest of the week graduating towards the most fun and challenging sections / rapids / lines. We know the James River at every level and will help you begin to do the same. We won’t let you run a rapid you’re not ready for nor will we look down upon anyone who feels as though they are not ready for a particular rapid. No peer pressure here, just encouragement. Depending upon river levels, we may style Bosher’s Dam or the Hollywood Slide!

Details:

  • Ages: 12-16 (all genders)

  • Must have passed Rock and River Level III

  • Cost: $800

2025 camp sessions:

  • August 4th - 8th

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We are psyched for another great season and looking forward to working hard and playing hard with this summer's campers. Come to camp with your game face on and be prepared for some hard-core coaching and fun.

  • Please arrive between 8:00am & 8:30am for camp daily. Camper check-out begins at 4:45pm, but you may pick up as late as 5:30pm.
    Friday checkout is 3:30pm in the Belle Isle Parking Lot

  • The drop-off and pick up for your camp is at Historic Tredegar & The American Civil War Museum - formerly Tredegar Iron Works - next to the Belle Isle parking lot. (500 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219)

  • • Wear a bathing suit and comfortable shorts and a tshirt (or rash guard).

    • Shoes: Wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet & dirty. We strongly recommend durable sandals (no flip flops) and non-cotton socks if you have them.

    • Bring a hydration pack or water bottle.

    • Please note the weather in case you need a hoodie/rain jacket. We are a Rain or Shine camp, so dress accordingly!

    • We supply drinks and snacks daily. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, please pack a non-perishable lunch and we will keep it in the shade and dry for you. We will have our traditional cook-out on Wednesday and Pizza party on Friday.

    • We supply all equipment including boats, paddles, life jackets, & helmets. (Feel free to bring your own.)

    • Come with a layer of sunscreen. We will reapply as needed throughout the day.

    • Please label all of your belongings.

    • Please do not bring electronics or valuables. They are guaranteed to get wet, lost, or misplaced.

  • If your child cannot attend camp on a given morning, please leave a message in the voicemail box at 804-972-0693. We ask that you try to avoid situations where your child arrives late to camp or must leave early, so that all our staff can remain with the entire group. In case of emergency or any other concerns or if you need to contact the camp director, please contact Julie Appleby at 804-897-8283 ext.310.

  • Unpaid balances are due two weeks before the start of your camp session. For your convenience, we will debit your credit card with the balance due. Thank you for your prompt attention to this.

  • Your comments and suggestions serve as our compass towards improving our program each year. Please complete our online evaluation form that will be mailed to you at the end of your session.