Paddle Pals - Educational Clear Kayak adventure for an Adult + Child Age 9-12
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Paddle Pals are fun, engaging, and educational kayak tours through Shell Key Preserve designed specifically for parent and child learning. Education on wildlife and marine biology, beach ecology, and geology while building adventure and safety skills, risk management and self-esteem!
Most tours include participation in civic science data collection (recording real data and sending it to real scientists!)
This experience is designed for an adult to experience with their child aged 9-12.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Shell Key, Florida, USA
Take an academic adventure through Shell Key Preserve in a completely clear kayak!
On this paddle, be ready to learn more about our ecosystems and wildlife while on the lookout for manatee, dolphin, mangroves, starfish, mullet, and many other local marine life.
This tour is designed for a child ages 9-12 to experience along with an adult in one of our tandem clear kayaks.
Each Paddle Pal adventure will feature a different theme, which will highlight unique features in the preserve. The paddle will feature a different route based on the each theme. There will be thorough lesson plans geared towards your child’s age group and your tour will be led by an environmental education expert. There will be a chance to rest and absorb all that knowledge at snack time followed by some fun squirt guns along the paddle back!
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Must have upper body mobility and ability to climb stairs to get in and out of kayaks
- The weight limit is 250 pounds per person AND no more than 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Educational material, snacks, water, and all kayaking equipment/safety gear are included.
- Practice using a compass and other science equipment.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Departure Point
1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA
Departure Time
8:00 AM
Duration
3 hours
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Get Up And Go Kayaking - Tampa Bay in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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- Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates.
- Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment.
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