We are excited to announce a new partnership and youth outdoor adventure opportunity! The Franklin School of Innovation is partnering with Nantahala Racing Club to offer a youth paddling club. Club members will learn foundational and progressive paddling skills that will allow them to paddle whitewater and compete in paddle sport events. The club will meet right here in our little section of Hominy Creek!
Practices will be on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3 pm, with additional Nantahala Racing Club practices following from 3 - 7:30 pm. The youth paddling club will begin September 15 and run through November 18 with 1 - 2 optional weekend river trips.
Club is open to students in grades 6 - 8, 8:1 coach to athlete ratio, parents are welcome!
- The FSI club is for FSI students grades 6-8 only and meets from 1:30 - 3pm on Wednesdays.
- Later times are for anyone - older students or adults. Those times are Wednesdays at 3:00 - 4:30, 4:30 - 6:00, and 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
- 10 Weeks
- Start Date: September 16
- End Date: November 18
- 1-2 River trips offered on the weekends for a small additional fee, but not mandatory
Costs:
- Nantahala Racing Club annual membership: $50
- Club Fee: $20/week or pay $200 for all sessions
- Equipment rental fee: $10 (or bring your own equipment)
If you are an FSI student interested in joining this club, fill out this form!
This registration is open to any older students or adults interested in joining the Nantahala Racing Club at Hominy Creek: fill out this form.