Expedition Paddlesports

Expedition Paddlesports is a one-week camp where campers spend every day on the water and every night camping under the stars. The program includes kayaking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, teambuilding, and camping. Campers practice flat-water kayaking skills such as bracing, rolling, and self-rescue techniques, and work on whitewater skills including river reading, hydrology, and rapids scouting. Stand up paddleboarding time includes paddleboarding games, learning proper paddle strokes, practicing rescue techniques, and maneuvering paddleboards, and rafting time includes learning basics of rafting, safety and equipment, and using paddling techniques while rafting.

• Ages: 12–14 years old
• Schedule: One-week sessions with Sunday check-in at 10:00 AM and Friday check-out at 3:00 PM
• Price: One Week Price $2,100. Airport Shuttle $50 one-way, $100 round-trip.

A typical day follows a set schedule that starts with a 7:00 AM wake-up, a Morning Circle at 7:15 AM, breakfast at 7:30 AM, and Self & Group Care at 8:30 AM, followed by a first adventure block at 9:00 AM, lunch at noon, and a second adventure block at 1:00 PM or a continuation of the first. Late afternoon and evening include time to hang out and bond at 5:00 PM, an Evening Circle at 5:45 PM, dinner at 6:00 PM, an evening activity at 7:00 PM, and Tent Time/bedtime at 9:00 PM. Campers also spend time on communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills practice, play games during downtime, share stories around the campfire, set up and break down camping equipment, keep their campsite space tidy, and cook meals in the backcountry.

The program is supported by two experienced Avid4 Adventure staffers and professional guides from a local whitewater rafting company, and instructors are all 18 and older with safety and skills training. Expedition Paddlesports runs with a team of up to 13 campers and is rated as Difficulty Rating 2 – Single Sport Specialty and Wilderness Rating 1 – Improved Site Camping. Campers sleep in basecamp tents, have no access to showers or running water, use portable or pit toilets without flush capabilities, and use filtered water that is brought to the site for drinking, hand washing, and food preparation. Transportation to and from recreation areas is provided, and campers use top-of-the-line gear specifically sized for kids.

Avid4 Adventure states a mission that centers on the transformative power of the outdoors and describes kids building confidence, making new friends, and mastering skills in activities like paddling, biking, rock climbing, and hiking. The organization notes that its programs evolve from age 3 through a first summer job. Avid4 Adventure is a Certified B Corp, its camps are accredited by the American Camp Association, and they have been named among Colorado Parent’s Top 5 Sports Camps. The program is guided by American Whitewater Expeditions and operates under a Special Use authorization from the National Forest Service, and Avid4 Adventure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Expedition Paddlesports is backed by the Avid4 Adventure Guarantee, which offers the next camp free if stated promises are not met. The leadership team includes founder David Secunda, who is a former president of the Outdoor Industry Association and has 25 years of experience in the outdoor education industry. Parent testimonials describe children learning new outdoor skills, enjoying activities such as stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking, and being active every day.

Last updated April 17, 2026.