PERFECT SUMMER ACTIVITY FOR WATER LOVERS

GET READY FOR A GAME PACKED ACTIVITY

Kayaking is a popular activity for all ages and abilities. This activity focuses on personal challenges and adventure.

Kayaking is a wet, paddle activity that involves using a paddle with a blade on each end.  

Usually pupils are in a single craft boat; there is an option to go in a double kayak with an adult if less able.  It can be run as a 3 hour session or as a split session with another water activity.

group waiting with their paddles

LETS GO!

pair paddling and smiling
group being taught to paddle
person stood up on kayak

HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO THE CURRICULUM?

During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.

What skills do we teach in Kayaking that link to core skills?

MATHS

  • Angle of paddles
  • Counting games - get into groups of certain numbers
  • Turn in different directions, sometimes using clock faces or compass points
  • Force of paddle in the water and out of the water

SCIENCE

  • Identify different animals on the water
  • Power transfer of the energy through the paddles into the water - resistance on paddle, surface area
  • Take bungs out of kayaks - pressure.
  • Put bungs in - what will happen
  • Different hardness of materials, dragging kayaks on stones will scratch but grass won't etc - microplastics

GEOGRAPHY AND PE

  • Weather - seasons, wind, sun, climate
  • Knowledge of reservoir - local knowledge
  • World domination game -  naming countries
  • Use basic movements to develop range of movement playing competitive games

HOW TO BOOK

Get in touch to find out how Grafham Water Centre can help you plan your next adventure.