The American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Training Courses are designed to provide experienced paddlers with the tools needed to share their skills with others.

ACA Certification is a two-part process: the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) which is an interactive learning/teaching exercise and the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) which is the formal evaluation of skills. Certification is based upon both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed.

The IDW focuses on modeling effective instruction of the skills, knowledge, and techniques necessary for successful completion of the IDE (which is primarily an evaluation process). In other words, this first portion is designed to "teach you how to teach coastal kayaking". Each candidate will be assigned basic teaching topics and instruction methods. Each person will then be critiqued on the basis of his or her presentation skills as well as the knowledge and skills necessary for certification. At the end of the workshop, each individual will be advised as to his or her readiness for entry into the ICE.                     

 

 

 

 

 

             

            

School Refund Policy

We do not offer instructional refunds of any kind, under any circumstance.

Courses postponed or canceled at least 72 hours (3 days) before the event will receive a full credit toward any future trip or class. All cancellation or postponement must be completed by the client.

Failure to cancel or postpone a trip or class at least 72 hours (3 days) before the event will forfeit the entire certification fee(s).