eNRG Kayaking Youth Programs and Summer Camps

eNRG Kayaking Youth Programs and Summer Camps offers Paddler's Discovery Camp, Whitewater Adventure Camp, Wilderness Overnight Camp, Youth Kayak Team Camps, Counselor In Training, and No School Break Camps: Tech & The Outdoors. Activities listed include kayaking, paddleboarding, rafting, hiking, camping, coding, filmmaking, and photography. Some offerings are day camps, and Wilderness Overnight Camp is an overnight camp.

Programs

• Paddler's Discovery Camp — 8-12 · Mon-Fri · $495–$545 per week · Day Camp. A great introduction to the outdoors; gain water comfort and learn how to kayak, paddleboard, raft and more.
• Whitewater Adventure Camp — 10-14 · Mon-Fri · $575 per week · Day Camp. The next step up for those with the desire to learn how to kayak. Kids will become prolific paddlers while learning leadership and risk assessment skills.
• Wilderness Overnight Camp — 10-14 · Mon-Fri · $995 per week · Overnight Camp. This immersive adventure will connect campers to friends and nature through kayaking, rafting, hiking, and camping.
• Youth Kayak Team Camps — 8-17 · Varies · For students with prior paddling experience who want to turn kayaking into a lifelong hobby through year-round practice, trips, and training.
• Counselor In Training — 14-17 · Varies · Unpaid and paid internships for experienced campers to develop leadership and instructional skills.
• No School Break Camps: Tech & The Outdoors — 8-12 · 9am-4pm · $99 per day · No experience required. Blending hiking with digital creativity, students will learn coding, filmmaking, and photography. All materials included.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–17 years old
• Price range: $99–$995

About the provider

The program has been in business for 20+ years and has offered youth programs for Portland since 2000. Leadership listed includes Sam Drevo, Director; Justin Rae, Owner; Kurt Doettger, Operations Manager; Jacob Verhaegh, Youth Program Supervisor; Brock Browning, Whitewater Rafting Manager; and Nathan Watt, Lead Kayak Instructor. It is described as the top paddling school in the Northwest, and staff includes Olympic champions, river rescue experts, ACA instructor trainers, and certified instructors.

Summer camps: campers may repeat a camp as many times as needed before moving to the next level. Trips run rain or shine, except during extreme conditions including lightning, high winds, and excessive smoke onsite. Cancellation policy: 21+ days notice - 75% refund, free reschedule, or voucher for paid amount; 21-0 days notice - all refund/benefits forfeited. No School Break Camps: classes run rain or shine; if eNRG Kayaking cancels, they will issue a full refund. Pool Classes: no experience required; weight 60-275 lbs; ages 8+.

Last updated September 8, 2026.