If you have always wanted your kids to experience water sports, or have wanted to yourself, but have lacked the money, now is your chance!  California Athletics will be offering an affordable day with many activities you and your kids will enjoy.  If you have left over charter school money and want to spend it on something that will benefit your children instead of letting it go back to your school, why not take your kids out for an exceptional learning opportunity on the water? 

You can spend part of a day on the water with Jet-skis learning to drive the Jet-skis, learning to water-ski, wakeboard, kneeboard, ride the inner-tube, or engaging in one of the many other areas of recreational water sports.  Todd Nash will spend the time to teach you or your kids the basic driving principals on the water.  They will be able to ride on and drive the Seadoo Personal Watercraft under adult supervision for  a period.  You will then be able to learn a couple of the "towing" activities behind the jet ski - either water-skiing, wake boarding, knee boarding, inner tubing, or one of several other "towing" activities.  (See below for more information and pictures.)

This class/camp is not just for home schooled students - it for anyone who want to experience these exciting water sports.  It is for YOU as adults, your children, your children's friends, your neighbors, or anyone else who wants to do it!  It is a good venue for those enrolled in charter schools to use their left over charter school discretionary funds on something to benefit your children.  It is also affordable enough that anyone can sign up for a session this spring or summer!  If you have friends who are not home schooled who may want to participate, they can also join this camp with the summer sessions.  Pass the information on to them, and have them contact me directly.  They can join you and your kids for the fun!  Remember, this is for all ages and all kids!

This class is set up and designed for beginner students as well as those who have experience.  This is for your kids who have never done these activities or have done them very little, or for those who are vary familiar and would like to get a day on the water!  Participants do need to be comfortable in the water to participate, even though they will be wearing a life jacket the whole time.

Classes will be conducted in small groups of approximately 3-5 participants.  Students will alternate being out on the skis and being at the shore in 30 minute segments.  Students on the shore will have time for eating, drinking, sun-blocking, and using the bathrooms, and anything else you want to bring along for water toys.  Total time for the camp will be between 4 and 5 hours, depending on gas usage and class size.  Parental supervision is REQUIRED for children at the shore!!  This is NOT a drop and run program!!   Students on the watercraft will be supervised by Todd Nash and his workers, but those ashore must be supervised by parents!  This leaves you as parents with the "life-guarding" responsibility for your children when they are at the shore. 

Locations: Classes will be conducted at local bays, harbors, or reservoirs where there is a large enough group of students to conduct a class.  Possible locations:

Mission Bay (San Diego), Lake Perris (Riverside), Lake Elsinore, Long Beach Harbor (driving jet skis only), Oceanside Harbor, Lake Silverwood just North of San Bernardino, or any other local body of water that allows PWC and waterskiing.  See below for a more detailed description of the sites available.

Costs:

• For classes up to 8 students, class will be $160 per student.
• Classes can be arranged for your family or friends as an exclusive group.
• Larger groups can also be accommodated at a lower cost per participant - contact Todd to discuss.
• You can also rent a jetski for $100 per hour.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, contact Todd directly to discuss the costs, timing, and all the details.  You can also register on the website to get me your information, but DO send an email as well to make sure I hear from you right away.  Details of each group outing will be arranged individually.  Email Todd or call to put your name on the list of interested students.  Classes will be arranged starting in May and going through the summer.  May and early June priority will be given to those with charter school funds that need to be used prior to the end of school.  Once you email or call Todd, your information will be added to a list, and classes will be planned in different areas.  After classes are set up, you will be emailed forms to fill out and you will mail them in with your check. 

Equipment: The foundation of the camp is the Personal Water Craft used for driving and towing.  We have a 2004 Seadoo GTX 4 stroke with 155 HP, capable of towing anyone.  We will bring along water skis, a wakeboard, , a wake skate, a slallom ski, a kneeboard, and an inflatable tube.  We will provide lifejackets for all, but you have to provide the swim suit, sun-block, food and drinks, a wetsuit if desired, and water shoes if desired.  We have some wetsuits, but cannot guarantee that we will have one to fit you or your child.  Also bring along a change of clothes and some towels to change after the day is finished.  You can also bring along any other toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc that you would like to take to the water.

Dates/Times: Groups can go out any time throughout the year, though the summer is the most frequent time for water sports.  Classes will be set up based on the schedules and availability of students and parents in each class.  We will meet at around 10:00 or 10:30 at the beach site or lake  At 10:30 or 11:00 we should be on the water with toys out and boats launched.  Groups will go out on the water craft in 30 minute increments.  The first outing is driving the jet ski for 10-15 minutes per student to learn how to handle it.  The second outing is learning a towing activity - either waterskiing, knee-boarding, wakeboarding, or the tube.  One student is behind the jetski learning a towing activity, and one is riding along as the safety observer.  After 15 minutes, the observer and skier will switch.  After each does their activity for 15 minutes, we will switch with those on shore.  We will repeat this cycle throughout the day for a 4-5 hour outing.  This varies some based on the group size.  Plan extra time in your day in case there are delays for mechanical or other reasons.

Todd will personally lead your expedition on the water and will personally be involved with you and your children teaching the skills to enjoy yet another sport!!

If you are in Northern California and would like a HUGE adventure, Todd can lead you on a ride from Sacramento to the San Francisco Bay on the Sacramento River, or the reverse direction!  Call Todd for more details about this huge ride!