Small Boat Summer Camp at The Floathouse

Here's your chance to learn how to maneuver every kind of small boat there is, and to have fun exploring the Petaluma River with new friends and experienced instructors. Make the river your playground at last!

You'll learn how to kayak, canoe, Stand Up Paddle, row and pedal any kind of boat, board and water bike, and be part of the community formed by outrigger canoeing—mentored by members of a local club. Just as importantly, kids have free time for exploring the waterway that gave our city life: the Petaluma River. Camp includes a pedal-kayak outing to Alman Marsh by the Petaluma Marina, a little wetlands learning, and an afternoon at the pool.

Campers are welcome to attend multiple sessions. During the same weeks as Session 3 and 4, beginning July 7 and July 21, we also offer an Intro to Sailing Camp, which runs M-Th, 1:00-4:00 pm. Many families choose to enroll their kids in these camps back to back, giving them a full day on the water. If you'd like to enroll your kids in the sailing camp, we suggest you hurry, as they tend to sell out quickly.

Bring a hearty snack, extra clothes, towel, a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. Water shoes or other closed-toe shoes are best. Glasses need to be secured with a croakie or other keeper. On the last day of camp, Mess about in Boats Day, wear a swimming suit, bring a towel, and expect to go swimming. Most kids can't help themselves but dive right in! (Also bring a change of clothes if you like.)