Kayak Center Guided Programs

We offer many paddle sports instructional programs for people just getting started to those seeking advanced skills and even instructor certification. Click on the links below to learn more or to register. All equipment and supplies are included unless otherwise noted.

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    Sunset Paddle Tours

    Weekly on Friday evenings, with a rain date of Saturday. Enjoy this guided sunset tour while floating on the Merrimack River before heading back to the Boathouse in the twilight.
  • Kayak strokes class. One kayaker instructing three others.
    Instructional Tours

    Learn how to paddle on our instructional tours. From an afternoon to just a couple hours, we can help you become more proficient on the water.
  • Proud group of people gathered around a large pile of debris they removed from the river bank.
    River Cleanup Days

    Join forces with other local environmentally minded organizations and individuals to clean up the Merrimack River that we all enjoy!
  • Custom Group Paddle Tour posing for a picture all holding paddles and sitting on and around kayaks.
    Custom Group Programs and Tours

    Book your own group tour! We offer custom tours and programs for diverse groups with a variety of outcomes in mind.

Kayak Center/Outdoor Adventure Program Tours Dates 2025

Please click on the links below for more information and to register for the specific paddle tour.

Day of the WeekDateTitle and LinksRain Date*
FridayJune 13Kayak Center Opening Day!Rain or shine!
FridayJune 27Sunset TourSaturday, June 28
SaturdayJune 28Kayak Basics ClassRain or shine!
FridayJuly 4Sunset TourSaturday, July 5
SaturdayJuly 5Shuttle serviceRain or shine!
SaturdayJuly 5River Clean-Up TourRain or shine!
FridayJuly 11Sunset TourSaturday, July 12
SaturdayJuly 12Intro to Kayaking ClassRain or shine!
SundayJuly 13UMass Lowell (UML) Students: Outdoor Adventure Program Hike
FridayJuly 18Sunset TourSaturday, July 19
SaturdayJuly 19Shuttle serviceRain or shine!
FridayJuly 25Sunset TourSaturday, July 26
FridayAugust 1Sunset TourSaturday, August 2
SaturdayAugust 2Shuttle serviceRain or shine!
SaturdayAugust 2River Clean-Up TourRain or shine!
FridayAugust 8Sunset TourSaturday, August 9
SaturdayAugust 10Intro to Kayaking ClassRain or shine!
FridayAugust 15Sunset TourSaturday, August 16
FridayAugust 22Sunset TourSaturday, August 23

*All classes and tours except the Sunset Tour happen in the rain or shine. Rain is actually really fun and soothing and safe to paddle in! All Sunset tour registrants will be contacted if we switch to the rain date. If Saturday also end up being rainy, we will still have the tour. (Please see our Plan Your Visit for more info on weather.)