canoeing and kayaking at summer camp - Camp High Rocks for boys


Beginning with basic instruction on our lake including stroke development, maneuvers, and gates course practice, the canoeing and kayaking program moves in carefully supervised stages from flat water to the many rivers in our area. Campers of all ages and capabilities can learn the excitement of whitewater paddling.

For beginners, the first trips are in canoes on gentle rivers where they learn to read currents, avoid rocks and obstacles, and maneuver the canoe in flowing water.

As they gain experience and skill, they gradually expand their horizons to include swifter and more challenging trips such as the Green, Tuckaseegee, Nantahala, and Chattooga rivers. Fun, exciting, and adventurous, these paddling trips are highlights for the boys. They are an excellent way for a child to learn the lasting rewards of effort and the importance of teamwork. As paddling skills progress, campers may choose to begin "decked boating" in kayaks or c-1's.

Operations on National Forest System Lands are authorized under Special Use Permit by the Pisgah National Forest.