Course Overview
The Perfect Weekend Getaway!
The course begins with learning basic strokes and boat control on flatwater which is then applied on easy current in the afternoon. By the end of day two you will be having fun on the river, paddling up to Class II rapids. Add to this MKC’s hospitality and you have the perfect weekend getaway!
Who is this Course for?
Our weekend courses are for those who are new to whitewater! Experienced flatwater kayaker or canoeists are also welcome. Intermediate & Advanced whitewater paddlers should join us for 5 Day programs or specialty programs.
Itinerary
Course Location
MKC’s weekend instruction often takes place at Palmer Rapids, a popular whitewater teaching site located 30 minutes from MKC. After paddling, you return to the comfort of our Wilderness Resort with hot outdoor showers, log sauna, yoga pavilion, and your choice of Accommodation & Meals Plan.
Cost
$475
From $70 to $360. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
$146 (for boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket). Individual items also available to rent
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $360
Shared Cabana Plan* | $360
Shared Glamping Plan* | $360
Dormitory Plan* | $300
Camping Plan | $260
Camping No Meals | $70
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10 pm
Check Out
Sundays at 4:30 pm
*For those booking for one for the Glamping, Cabana, Lodge or Dorm: it is likely you will stay with other students of the same gender. As a wilderness resort we have chosen to not expand too far into our surrounding forest and therefore have limited indoor accommodations. To book a private room as an individual is an additional cost
About our Meals
We take pride in serving healthy, hearty and delicious meals. As a proud member of FeastON, we source locally when possible and add our special touch with herbs and edible flowers from our own garden. Meals start with breakfast the first day of the course and include: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, plus an après-paddling snack each day. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Group Discounts
We welcome groups of 5 or more at a discounted rate (conditions apply)
What do folks think of us?
Highly reccommend! A beautiful setting, friendly staff and expert instructors all combined to make my first weekend course in whitewater kayaking a memorable event and foundation for future adventures!
Beth S
The food was awesome, the natural setting was spectacular – both at the lodge and that the rapids, and the staff are all extremely professional and competent. We loved our two day adventure!
Lee T
Just finished a weekend refresher tandem canoe course at MKC and don't have enough superlatives to describe how fantastic the experience was from beginning to end. All staff, from the canoe instructors to the cooks, were amazing. Every detail was just right. Thanks, MKC, I'll be back!
Emily E
One of the best experiences of my life! I took the weekend white water kayak course. The value you get for the course is incredible for the price. The facility is beautiful, the place has a charm, a hidden gem! All the staff provided exceptional customer service. I learned a lot of great techniques and had a ton of fun!
Douglas S
Our weekend programs fill up quickly.
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