Camp SUP
Our most popular group class is back for Summer 2024!
Led by SUP racer Kirsten Lefeldt, you will learn how to improve your technique, turn your SUP session into a great full-body workout, make new friends, and start your day having fun on the water.
CAMP DATES and Times
Please understand that in order to have the group progress together, we can not reschedule sessions for individuals. However, if we have to cancel a session due to weather, we will add a make-up date to the calendar, typically the week after the course ends.
June
Camp SUP - Level 1 - June 2024: Spots available - Register below
Lesson #1: Tuesday June 4, 2024 - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Lesson #2: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Lesson #3: Tuesday June 18, 2024 - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Lesson #4: Tuesday June 25, 2024 - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Rain-out date (if needed): Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Camp SUP - Level 2 - June 2024: Spots available - Register below
Lesson #1: Tuesday June 4, 2024 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lesson #2: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lesson #3: Tuesday June 18, 2024 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lesson #4: Tuesday June 25, 2024 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Rain-out date (if needed): Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Register below Camp SUP sessions last 1.5 hours. You will spend approximately 1 hour on the water, the remainder of the time is reserved for setup and on-land discussions.
Location
Based on weather conditions we will meet either at North Avenue Beach or Diversey Harbor (always flat water). You will be informed by email of the location the day prior to your lesson.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Level 1 - This 4-week course is for those who are looking to get out on the water the right way. You’ll gain confidence standing up while learning fundamental paddling skills and building your abilities to stop, turn, and paddle efficiently. Additionally you’ll understand how to read the water, safety considerations, and the overall do’s/do not’s of paddling in Lake Michigan. There’s nothing to fret about, as we’ll help you overcome any fear or mental barriers, and if you do fall in, we teach the safe way to do it! All in a fun group environment. If you are not calling yourself a SUP Athlete yet, you will after this class!
Level 2 (pre-requisite: Ability to stand up and paddle for 1 hour and in slighlty choppy water. Ability to perform basic turns.) - Building off your skills from Level 1, this camp is designed to take things to the next level. It means developing a more advanced stroke technique, improving upon your endurance and speed, and paddling farther distances, in sometimes rougher water conditions. This camp even touches on SUP Racing basics and is a great way to continue building up your SUP community.
Last but not least, Kirsten takes lots of photos that she will get to you the same day so you can post about your amazing time on the water!
Signing up
Please choose which course you are plan to attend below. You will receive an email prior to your scheduled session start date detailing what you need to know for your Camp SUP session!
The cost: $300 - which includes board, paddle, pfd, and instructions!
Cancellation Policy
This course is sold as a whole and is non-refundable. Please understand that we cannot reschedule sessions for individuals. If you cannot make any of the four sessions there will be no make-up sessions. Building a community and progressing together as a group is a big part of Camp SUP so we really hope you can join us for all four sessions.
Should we have to cancel due to weather (we are talking lightning or high winds, not just because it is cloudy), we will reschedule to a later date, typically the week after the course ends.