Chicagoland Kayak Clinic - Illinois

08/24/2018 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM CT

Location

Skokie Lagoons
Entrance off of Tower
Northfield, IL
United States of America
Room Number: Tower Road Boat Launch

Description

        

 

 

Mission: Adaptive kayaking program allows individuals interested in beginning or resuming kayaking after an injury or disability to develop and/or practice the necessary physical, psychosocial and cognitive skills in a safe environment.

Vision: Adaptive kayaking program is directed toward achieving and maintaining optimal levels of independence, productivity, and well being, as well as enter/re-enter the mainstream of community life.

Description of Program: Participants meet with the CTRS and Adaptive Adventures staff individually to assess safety, kayaking abilities, endurance level, and proper fitting of equipment (kayak and paddle).  Small group treatment sessions will include discussions on benefits of exercise, motivational techniques (i.e. charting progress in time, distance and/or terrain), training and practice on kayaking skills, water etiquette, kayaking safety and dealing with emergencies. Kayaking groups will consist of learning about and engaging in kayaking opportunities in the home communities. The goal of the kayaking program is for each participant to be at a functionally independent level for participation in community kayaking. 

 

What to Bring:

  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Towel & dry clothes (just in case)

 

**Map to Venue

 

    

 

 

If you would like additional information, please contact Greg Zbrzezny.

 

 

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