Water Safety for Kids and Families

Watauga Point Recreation Area

FROM:$20.00-$25.00

Months of Operation:

May-September

Duration:

2.5 hours

Begins:

Variable

Age Requirements:

Age 5+
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Overview & Highlights

We believe that water safety is best learned early, so we have designed a kid-friendly class aimed at providing them with the basics so that they know both what to look out for and what to do if they find themselves in trouble. Tailored to kids and families who spend time in and around water, this 2.5 hour class covers ways everyone can safely enjoy their day while doing their favorite activity. We combine water safety instruction with flatwater kayaking on Watauga Lake in a protected cove under the direction of our certified instructors. Kayaks and life jackets provided. Parents are welcome to participate with their children (at additional cost) or stay to watch (no cost). All instructors carry professional safety rescue certification through the ACA.  Age 5+.
Highlights:
  • Dynamic water safety and rescue training that is comprehensive, professional and fun
  • Exposure to a wide range of techniques and skills
  • Opportunity to lead and conduct rescues in simulated scenarios 
  • A supportive learning environment
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Watauga Point Recreational Area

Hwy 321, Hampton, TN 37658, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Water safety overview
    • Learn how to prevent accidents and injuries
    • Identify and avoid hazards
    • Learn and practice self-rescue skills
    • Learn and practice methods for helping others

  • Prerequisites

    • Age 5+
    • Good overall health and fitness
    • Some swimming ability and comfortable swimming in open water 
    • Participants should dress appropriately for weather and temperature and expect to be in the water for extended periods of time
    • Participants must wear a PFD (personal flotation device) while on the water

  • Includes

    • Water safety training 
    • Recreational kayak
    • PFD
    • Paddle
    • Dry bag to store personal items

  • What to Bring

    Clothes suitable for the conditions both off- and on-water (i.e., clothes that can keep you warm when wet, ideally synthetic/non-cotton wicking-type shirt, swim shorts, etc), water shoes (something that will stay on your feet when in the water, not flip flops), water, sunscreen, rain jacket (weather dependent), camp chair (if you have one)


  • Meeting Location

    ​​​​​We will meet at Watauga Point Recreation Area near Hampton, TN by the pavilion.

  • Testimonials

    "We had two very knowledgeable, talented and just downright fun instructors in Debbie and Scott! Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed our day and cannot recommend enough that anyone interested in kayaking attend this course! We learned a lot and had fun doing it! Thanks again Debbie and Scott!"

    ~ David H.

Policies & Agreements

  • Terms and conditions

    I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.

  • Cancellation policy

    NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

    Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
    Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
    Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
    No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.

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