Youth Programs
Kayak and Outdoor Adventure Camps have had thousands of participants in the last 17 years, so we know how to have fun with kids on the water!
With kayaks and equipment sized to each camper and well-trained, super-fun instructors, campers often have so much fun they get addicted to paddling. Sometimes their first job is with us!
All camps include kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices sized to each camper and instruction about: safety, paddle strokes, boat parts, Leave No Trace ethics, local wildlife and ecosystems, team-building games and our famous Log Jam game.
All camps include kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices sized to each camper and instruction about: safety, paddle strokes, boat parts, Leave No Trace ethics, local wildlife and ecosystems, team-building games and our famous Log Jam game.
Outdoor
Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp
Ages 8-13. Full day camps, M-F.
Kayak, standup paddleboard, mountain bike and hike...we're often told this is the best camp EVER.
Campers learn the basic safety and techniques for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, mountain biking and backpacking.
They also have tons of fun while learning teamwork, Leave No Trace ethics, orienteering, how to have the best beach party ever and much more.
This is truly an experience that will last a lifetime...
Kayak, standup paddleboard, mountain bike and hike...we're often told this is the best camp EVER.
Campers learn the basic safety and techniques for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, mountain biking and backpacking.
They also have tons of fun while learning teamwork, Leave No Trace ethics, orienteering, how to have the best beach party ever and much more.
This is truly an experience that will last a lifetime...
Location: This camp is offered in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.
Starting from:
US $315
Seafarers
Ages 7-10. Half-days M-F
Seafarers get comfortable on the water through fun and games with OOC's experienced instructors.
In single kayaks made for this age group, this camp is a fantastic, fun introduction to kayaking.
Experienced Seafarer-age paddlers may contact us to discuss becoming an Explorer early...
Seafarers get comfortable on the water through fun and games with OOC's experienced instructors.
In single kayaks made for this age group, this camp is a fantastic, fun introduction to kayaking.
Experienced Seafarer-age paddlers may contact us to discuss becoming an Explorer early...
Location: Meet at the Poulsbo Waterfront Park Pavilion
Starting from:
US $215
Explorers
Ages 11-13/experienced 9-10 year-olds. Half days camps, M-F.
No experience is necessary to enjoy this camp! Explorers learn and/or practice all the basic skills needed to be a lifelong kayaker. We'll visit seals, pet sea cucumbers, say hello to Bald Eagles...this is a week of water wonder and fun! Don't be surprised if your child wants to come to camp for more than one week!
No experience is necessary to enjoy this camp! Explorers learn and/or practice all the basic skills needed to be a lifelong kayaker. We'll visit seals, pet sea cucumbers, say hello to Bald Eagles...this is a week of water wonder and fun! Don't be surprised if your child wants to come to camp for more than one week!
Location: Meet at the Poulsbo Waterfront Park Pavilion
Starting from:
US $215
Family SUP'n Fun
All Ages, Mondays 10-11:30
July 1-August 26
SUP’n is all the rage these days because it’s so fun for everyone! The whole family can enjoy standup paddleboarding ~ kids ages ten and under can ride on a parent's board, and anyone can learn the basics of paddling these stable boards.
In this class you'll have fun while learning basic paddle strokes, getting on and off the board and safety tips. We'll head onto the protected waters of Eagle Harbor to learn and practice strokes, play games and take a fun tour on our boards with our new skills. Youth 10 and under can ride on parent's boards, or if it's a small class or they want to try it on their own we can swap boards for everyone to try different sizes.
July 1-August 26
SUP’n is all the rage these days because it’s so fun for everyone! The whole family can enjoy standup paddleboarding ~ kids ages ten and under can ride on a parent's board, and anyone can learn the basics of paddling these stable boards.
In this class you'll have fun while learning basic paddle strokes, getting on and off the board and safety tips. We'll head onto the protected waters of Eagle Harbor to learn and practice strokes, play games and take a fun tour on our boards with our new skills. Youth 10 and under can ride on parent's boards, or if it's a small class or they want to try it on their own we can swap boards for everyone to try different sizes.
Starting from:
US $25
Youth Release Forms
Please fill out all forms and bring them to the first day of class ~ youth cannot attend programs without these forms completely filled out and signed.
Customer Comments
Thank you so much again for the fabulous lesson today! We all had an absolute blast. When Kendall’s mom dropped Kate off at our house this afternoon, the girls were begging us to go tomorrow. They were offering to pay for it, even! I think we’ve got some lifelong SUPers on our hands...
~Nancy
Just wanted to drop a line and say thanks to Spring and the rest of the fine folks at Olympic Outdoor Center for the hospitality you showed to the kids from Midlothian High School's Aquatic Science class. The kids (and I) had a blast on the water, and the visit to Port Gamble Environmental Lab was a surprise treat. I think that may have sealed my daughter's aspirations to become a marine biologist.
Sincerely,
Jim Steele, Father and Chaperone
I very much plan to keep doing SUP outings and plan to do Paddle Bainbridge 2013! I had a great time!! The people, the food (crab!!) - and oh, the music - yay! yay! yay! Kudos to you, John, Forest and Katie - thanks a mil!
~Laurie
Thank you again for scheduling the Saturday outing for our group. It was wonderful, Hawk was an excellent instructor and everyone had a great time, and 4 of us would like to sign up for the SK-2 class this Thursday evening.
~Julia Atwood
I just wanted to say what great camp our son, Luc Willey, had this week with Mylie and Rubin, Spring Courtright's instructors for the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Luc has not done an intense camp like this without an aid, and he had a fantastic week from what I can tell. Kudos for this camp and its organization and instructors!
~Gretchen Gende
I ran into several people this weekend who took part of your latest Adventure Camp and they LOVED it. Truly, they were incredibly impressed and are looking forward to see what we will be offering in upcoming seasons. One of them also took the SUP class and said it was one of the best classes she has ever taken. Think I’ll have to bring my wife along for the next class on a sunny day.
Great job,
Jeff Ozimek, Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
I actually went to the shop two weekends ago to buy the boys their wetsuits. They stocked a lot of really great equipment for my kayak building projects. It is good to know that they can order items that are not on the website as well, as I am always looking for parts that are difficult to find sometimes.
Thanks,
Karl
~Nancy
Just wanted to drop a line and say thanks to Spring and the rest of the fine folks at Olympic Outdoor Center for the hospitality you showed to the kids from Midlothian High School's Aquatic Science class. The kids (and I) had a blast on the water, and the visit to Port Gamble Environmental Lab was a surprise treat. I think that may have sealed my daughter's aspirations to become a marine biologist.
Sincerely,
Jim Steele, Father and Chaperone
I very much plan to keep doing SUP outings and plan to do Paddle Bainbridge 2013! I had a great time!! The people, the food (crab!!) - and oh, the music - yay! yay! yay! Kudos to you, John, Forest and Katie - thanks a mil!
~Laurie
Thank you again for scheduling the Saturday outing for our group. It was wonderful, Hawk was an excellent instructor and everyone had a great time, and 4 of us would like to sign up for the SK-2 class this Thursday evening.
~Julia Atwood
I just wanted to say what great camp our son, Luc Willey, had this week with Mylie and Rubin, Spring Courtright's instructors for the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Luc has not done an intense camp like this without an aid, and he had a fantastic week from what I can tell. Kudos for this camp and its organization and instructors!
~Gretchen Gende
I ran into several people this weekend who took part of your latest Adventure Camp and they LOVED it. Truly, they were incredibly impressed and are looking forward to see what we will be offering in upcoming seasons. One of them also took the SUP class and said it was one of the best classes she has ever taken. Think I’ll have to bring my wife along for the next class on a sunny day.
Great job,
Jeff Ozimek, Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
I actually went to the shop two weekends ago to buy the boys their wetsuits. They stocked a lot of really great equipment for my kayak building projects. It is good to know that they can order items that are not on the website as well, as I am always looking for parts that are difficult to find sometimes.
Thanks,
Karl