ALL Adult Ages-11-to-13 Ages-13-to-15 Ages-15-to-18 Ages-9-to-11 Capstone Climbing-and-Caving Day-Camp Introductory Mountain-Biking Multi-Element NEW Ocean Rites-of-Passage Whitewater Wilderness-Skills
Introduction to White Water - Level I
Sun Jun 22 - Sat Jun 28, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 11 - 13

A 30th Anniversary Classic
This is an unforgettable week of becoming one with the river! The journey will take us down the beautiful winding Connecticut River flowing swiftly through the foothills of the Green and White Mountains. Skill building begins at Kroka’s pond, after which we will embark on a 4-day expedition to camp at the base of a great rapid. Our unique paddling progression is rooted in understanding the power of moving water and developing skills in raft, canoe, kayak, and stand up paddle board, as well as comfort swimming in fast-moving water. In addition, we will simply soak in the joys of river life in the summer. Our afternoons will include camp set-up in the woods and on sandbars, fishing, roasting bread-on-a-stick, and time for rope swings and river play. Days end with spoon carving and stories around the campfire.

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Introduction to White Water - Level II
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 12 - 14

Become part of the infamous Kroka white water paddling crew! Upon arrival you will jump right in with your first kayaking lesson on Kroka’s pond. Traveling to our wilderness home on the Deerfield River in Berkshires, we will camp in a magical forest by the side of a clear mountain stream. Each day we will hike down to the river to practice rafting, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, and white water swimming. Working in small groups allows us to focus on the individual needs and learning styles of each student, making sure everyone experiences success. Students will learn skills enabling them to have a blast in Class II white water. In addition to paddling, students develop appreciation for the vital role of water in the web of life and develop sound judgment and common sense inherent to adventure sports. The week will culminate with a run down the famous class III Zoar Gap! This program will prepare students for the next white water challenge: Paddlers Journey Up North

A sequel to Intro to Whitewater, Level I,  this program can also be a point of entry for students seeking to start at a higher level of challenge.

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River Runners
Sun Jun 29 - Sat Jul 5, 2025
(7 days)
Ages 10 - 11

All you river runners out there, it’s time to come together and head to the water! This will be a week of canoeing, kayaking, and swimming through currents, around bends, and into eddies. Skill building begins at our very own pond, after which we will embark on a four-day river expedition. Kroka’s unique paddling progression is rooted in developing skill and comfort in swimming through moving water as well as paddling both canoes and kayaks. In addition, we will simply soak in the joys of river life. Our afternoons will include camp set-up in the woods or on sandbars, roasting tasty bannocks over the fire, and time for play and discovery. Days end with craftwork, stories, songs and games.

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Paddlers Journey Up North
Sun Jul 6 - Sat Jul 19, 2025
(14 days)
Ages 13 - 15

A flat spin is one of the first tricks a playboater learns. You get there by a front surf, then a side surf, and then allowing the river to spin your boat all the way around before you get washed downstream. This year’s intermediate-level whitewater expedition is spin off of Kroka’s classic Paddler’s Journey with an emphasis on playboating: it’s not just running a river, it’s playing in it! After spending a day and a half practicing rolling and safety in the pond we will pack our food and gear and depart for one of the many whitewater rivers of New Hampshire and Maine. The itinerary will vary depending on water levels and the experience level of the group. Here we will set our base camp near the top of a stretch of rapids perfect for honing techniques in kayaks, solo canoes, and tandem canoes. After five days of training, we will embark on a river expedition with miles of swiftwater, drop-pool sequences, wave trains, and good expedition living. Paddler’s Journey Up North is for students who have completed our introductory whitewater programs  and is perfect training for our Canadian Expeditions!

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Canadian Expedition
Sun Jul 27 - Sat Aug 16, 2025
(21 days)
Ages 15 - 18

Back for 2025!
Kroka’s Canadian Expedition is a capstone experience for students ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Each year we take a team of dedicated paddlers to one of the great rivers of the North: the Ashuapmushuan, Coulonge, Moisie, Broadback, and others. Pristine and breathtakingly beautiful, these rivers drain the vast northern forests of Quebec and Ontario, accessible only by remote logging routes seldom driven. Traveling self-sufficiently downriver, we experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the north country and some of the best whitewater paddling in the East. We camp along the gravel bars and rocky beaches, gather mushrooms, fish and berries to eat, and sleep under an endless starry sky. Canadian Expedition takes us deep into remote wilderness where the joys and challenges of expedition life bring out our best selves. As we travel to and from the river we experience the cultural lifeways of northern people, visiting with local indigenous communities, post-industrial villages, and the old cities of Quebec and Montreal. This is our longest and most remote journey of the 2025 summer!

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