Adaptive paddling - training course

The aim of the training course will be to develop your skills and toolboxes for working with young people with disabilities in an outdoor context on water. The long-term perspective is to encourage partner organizations to run water-based programs and work with youth and adults with various disabilities.

For whom?
• Trainers, educators, instructors, therapists, facilitators, youth workers or volunteers working with youth and adults
• Motivated to learn new methods of experiential education
• Interested in outdoor activities

What will you get from this training course?
• Develop your capabilities and skills for work with young people and young people from a disadvantaged backgrounds
• Learn new experiential education methods
• Learn and practice new safety and technical skills for water-based program
• You will receive an attendance certificate and Youthpass certificate
• American Canoe Association Instructors will receive Endorsement

Adaptive paddling workshop consists of:
The core of the workshop provides the information necessary to seamlessly integrate individuals with physical disabilities into outdoor recreation programs in the context of paddlesports. We will focus on four key topics:
1. Language, Etiquette and Interaction
2. Cultivating Seamless Integration
3. Adaptive Outfitting Concepts & Goals
4. Mechanics of Adaptive Outfitting for Paddlesports, the workshop involves hands-on learning in both a classroom and in calm, protected waters.

Where?
The training course will take part in Slovakia on the Orava reservoir (lake). We will use mainly sea (touring) kayaks. Adaptive paddling workshop and short expedition will take part on flat water.