ACA L4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop [Ohiopyle]

Name: ACA L4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop [Ohiopyle]
Start: 2026-06-01T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-05T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Ohiopyle State Park

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

Ohiopyle State Park | Ohiopyle

Publisher/HostFall Line River School

ACA L4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop [Ohiopyle]

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https://www.falllineriverschool.com/service-page/aca-l4-whitewater-kayak-icw?referral=service_list_widget
Course: ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop
Length: 5 Days
Dates: June 1 - 5 [Ohiopyle PA]
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day
Price: $700
Class Size: 4 minimum - 10 maximum
The ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop is intended for professionals, volunteers, and group leaders who want to learn how to teach whitewater kayaking while improving their own paddling in the process. This course reviews and polishes fundamental paddling skills for instructor candidates, as well as presents methods to teach new kayak students and improve skills of more experienced kayakers. Instructor candidates receive instruction and feedback on teaching methods, paddling skills, group management, rescue skills, and risk management principles.
The course is 5 days in length divided into two weekends. The first weekend - the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) - will focus on personal paddling quality , defining technical skill performance indicators, lesson planning, teaching philosophy, structuring skill progressions, and creating a culture of feedback. The second weekend - the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) - will put greater focus on rescue skills and evaluating candidate teaching skills.
Participation doesn’t guarantee certification. To receive certification, candidates will be evaluated on their paddling, teaching, group management and rescue skills. Certification level, 1-3, is dependent on performance. Certification is valid for four years and maintained through class reporting and participation in periodic updates.
This course will take place in class III / III+ whitewater. River locations on the James River in Richmond VA are dependent on water level and paddling competency.
Clients MUST meet the following general requirements:
- American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria
- Active American Canoe Association Membership + Instructor Fees
- Meet all ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Criteria [see ACA website]
Note: Once you have registered for a course, we’ll send you a confirmation email and a course details pack. Course details will include our liability waiver and release from, medical history form, course outline, packing list, meeting times and locations, and instructor contact information.