Course Description
Taught by certified ACA instructor trainers from Zoar Outdoor, this three-day course is designed to meet the needs of camps, outfitters, and guides who lead river trips, or give basic safety instruction on Class I rapids. Course content includes teaching techniques, safety skills and group management skills. Successful completion leads to either the ACA Introduction (Level 1), or Essential (Level 2) Instructor certification, depending on actual participant performance. Appropriate for programs using sit-on-top kayaks (Level 1 only). Certification is valid for 4 years. Solid flat water skills and experience on moving water up to Class II required; teaching experience preferred.
 
Notes
* This course is NOT a skill course for novice paddlers.
* Price includes required A.C.A. fee: $65.00 for membership and instructor validation from the Safety, Education and Instruction Committee of the ACA, and $25.00 for the Instructors Manual.
* Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: boat, helmet, paddle, PFD.
* Rental equipment will be available from Kabeyun at an extra charge of $15.00 per day.

Course Description
River Canoe and Kayak Instructor course is designed to build on the tools needed to travel down a moving river (up to class I-II) presented in the Essentials course, including more emphasis on safety & rescue in class I-II rivers.
 
Notes
* This course is NOT a skill course for novice paddlers.
* Price includes required A.C.A. fee: $65.00 for membership and instructor validation from the Safety, Education and Instruction Committee of the ACA, and $25.00 for the Instructors Manual.
* Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: boat, helmet, paddle, PFD.
* Rental equipment will be available from Kabeyun at an extra charge of $15.00 per day.

Course Description
This course is an extension of the Instructor course and prepares participants for leading groups on moving water up to Class II-III. Includes the River Rescue clinic. Whitewater Instructor candidates need to demonstrate leadership and group management skills; model paddling strokes and effective teaching techniques on Class II water, and paddle Class III. Teaching experience required. Successful completion leads to Whitewater Instructor (Level 4) certification, valid for 4 years.
 
Notes
* This course is NOT a skill course for novice paddlers.
* Price includes required A.C.A. fee: $65.00 for membership and instructor validation from the Safety, Education and Instruction Committee of the ACA, and $25.00 for the Instructors Manual.
* Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: boat, helmet, paddle, PFD.
* Rental equipment will be available from Kabeyun at an extra charge of $15.00 per day.