U.S. National Whitewater Center

Programs

The U.S. National Whitewater Center located in Charlotte, NC offers a range of outdoor programs designed to educate children of all ages, families, aspiring outdoor guides, groups and individuals in a convenient and professional environment. Take advantage of our one-of-a-kind facility by choosing from more than 20 programs for certification, education, team development and rescue and survival training.

Kayak Instruction

• Whitewater Kayak Sampler
• Private Instruction
• Custom Group Clinics
• Roll Clinics
• Pool Sessions
• Youth Kayaking

Survival School

• Wilderness Exploration and Survival
• Survival 101

Swiftwater Rescue

USNWC Swiftwater Rescue Courses

• USNWC Swiftwater Rescue I
• Swiftwater Rescue II
• Swiftwater Rescue II+

USNWC Continuing Education Swiftwater Rescue Clinics

• Rescue Focus Clinic
• Swiftwater Rescue Refresher and Intro to Paddle Raft Maneuvers

USNWC Boat Maneuver Courses

• USNWC Intro to Paddle Raft Maneuvers
• USNWC Basic Paddle Raft Maneuvers
• Advanced Paddle Raft Maneuvers

American Canoe Association (ACA) – Swiftwater Rescue Courses

• Essentials of River Safety and Rescue
• ACA Swiftwater Rescue
• ACA Advanced Swiftwater Rescue

Climbing Instruction

• Belay class
• Merit Badge class

Certification and Training

• CPR Classes
• Landsport Guide School
• Raft Guide School
• Team Development Center