This ACA APW is made possible with generous support from Greenville County Rec. This APW will launch the paddlesports program at the new Adaptive Expeditions – Greenville Chapter. All proceeds will support the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Adaptive Expeditions.

2.5-day Schedule:

Friday, July 28 (evening): 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday, July 29: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, July 30: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Monday, July 31: TBD – optional 3-hour group paddle into local lake (TBD).

Course Description:

At the core of the ACA Adaptive Program, Adaptive Paddling Workshops (APWs) provide the information necessary to seamlessly integrate individuals with physical disabilities into outdoor recreation programs in the context of paddlesports.

ACA Instructors in any paddling discipline can earn the Adaptive Paddling Instructor Endorsement. ACA Instructors can also receive a one-time Update for Instructor Certification maintenance.

For kayakers with physical disabilities (and those interested in becoming kayakers), the final day of this APW (Sunday, July 30) offers a perfect opportunity to learn from experts about adaptive paddlesport outfitting, risk assessment and management, and techniques to paddle comfortably, safely, and with a high level of performance. To participate for free during the final day of this APW for free please Register Here.

ACA Instructor Endorsement Candidate APW Enrollment Fee:

$300 (Includes textbook & all course materials). All proceeds will support the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Adaptive Expeditions.

ACA Certified Instructors who want to register as an Instructor Endorsement Candidate for the entire workshop, please Register Here. You can pay the course fee in the last step of the registration process.

For questions or more information please email Joe Moore at Joe@AdaptiveExpeditions.org 

Event Website: http://adaptiveexpeditions.org/events/

For more information, please see the below link: 

http://adaptiveexpeditions.org/events/aca-adaptive-paddling-workshop-apw-11/