Junior Guide School & Camp - June 25th-28th, 2026
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Explore teamwork techniques for safely navigating rapids and river obstacles
Experience outdoor classroom lessons combined with real river practice sessions
Enjoy safe rescue training including self rescue and assisting others
Discover communication skills using hand signals and paddle talk methods
Youth Whitewater Rafting Program Builds Skills on Trinity River
A structured youth rafting program on California’s Trinity River is offering teenagers a hands-on introduction to whitewater rafting and river safety. Designed to be both educational and enjoyable, the program combines outdoor classroom learning with practical river sessions. Participants gain exposure to real rafting environments while developing core skills needed to navigate moving water safely and confidently.
Each day begins with guided instruction before students move onto the river for active training. Teens learn essential techniques such as steering a raft, reading river conditions, choosing safe lines through rapids, and working as a coordinated crew. Additional skills include catching eddies, managing obstacles, flipping rafts upright, and using hand signals to communicate effectively in dynamic water conditions.
Safety and rescue training form a key part of the curriculum, with students practicing self-rescue methods, assisting others in the water, and using rescue rope systems. Instruction also covers paddle talks and teamwork strategies that reinforce leadership, communication, and awareness. The program emphasizes confidence-building in a supportive environment where cooperation and responsibility are strongly encouraged.
Most training takes place on the upper Trinity River between Big Flat and Cedar Flat, along with a session on the Pigeon Point stretch. Camping, daily lunches, and full rafting equipment are provided, while families manage breakfast and dinner. Instructors handle transportation between camp and river sites, and parents are welcome to relax nearby or explore the Trinity Alps during the program, making it a shared outdoor experience for families and participants alike.
Youth Whitewater Rafting Program Builds Skills on Trinity River
A structured youth rafting program on California’s Trinity River is offering teenagers a hands-on introduction to whitewater rafting and river safety. Designed to be both educational and enjoyable, the program combines outdoor classroom learning with practical river sessions. Participants gain exposure to real rafting environments while developing core skills needed to navigate moving water safely and confidently.
Each day begins with guided instruction before students move onto the river for active training. Teens learn essential techniques such as steering a raft, reading river conditions, choosing safe lines through rapids, and working as a coordinated crew. Additional skills include catching eddies, managing obstacles, flipping rafts upright, and using hand signals to communicate effectively in dynamic water conditions.
Safety and rescue training form a key part of the curriculum, with students practicing self-rescue methods, assisting others in the water, and using rescue rope systems. Instruction also covers paddle talks and teamwork strategies that reinforce leadership, communication, and awareness. The program emphasizes confidence-building in a supportive environment where cooperation and responsibility are strongly encouraged.
Most training takes place on the upper Trinity River between Big Flat and Cedar Flat, along with a session on the Pigeon Point stretch. Camping, daily lunches, and full rafting equipment are provided, while families manage breakfast and dinner. Instructors handle transportation between camp and river sites, and parents are welcome to relax nearby or explore the Trinity Alps during the program, making it a shared outdoor experience for families and participants alike.
- Professional instruction with low student ratio
- All rafting gear and safety equipment
- Gratuities
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Customer Reviews
Brought a group of 9 young people for a half day of activities and we had the best time ever. We had a chance to try rock climbing, kayaking, mudsliding and archery. The instructor had games for each of the activities which made things even more fun and they had spare shoes and towels for the ones that forgot them. Lovely staff and great facilities, would definitely recommend!
Had a brilliant morning here with 3 adults and 3 kids aged 5,7 and 11. We were picked up from our cruiser and did the kayak, mud slide and pier jump. Kids absolutely loved it and our instructor Paul went out of his way to make it really good fun. He even did a short archery session to fill up our time. Would highly recommend to anyone with kids.
Brought kids for one day of the summer camp, great to be able to do a one day option when not living locally to it. All very well organised and well run, the kids had a great time. The mudslide was a massive hit, not something you get with many other water/river adventure places in our experience.
