Whitewater Kayak School
New River Academy is a co-ed secondary school, offering accredited college-preparatory courses, with an extra-curricular focus on whitewater kayaking.
Huge Experiences teen development whitewater kayak school programs are developed by world class educators and led by talented professionals in whitewater kayak instruction.
Each program places an emphasis on safety, cultural education, media relations, social and leadership development and whitewater kayak instructions.
New River Academy fosters individuality, accountability, creativity, and international diplomacy through the everyday challenge of community living, small class size, international travel, and kayaking.
Classes at New River Academy are scheduled as they would be in a traditional high school. Each class meets 5 times per week, for 55 minutes. Our academic calendar is divided into four 7-week quarters.
New River Academy will accommodate all students requiring advanced classes.
AP courses are aligned with the standards set by the College Board and classes are teacher-led, rather than independent study. Per the new College Board requirements, all AP syllabi are turned in to the College Board prior to the beginning of the school year for course audit leading to official approval by the Board. Students will take the AP exam upon completion of the course. AP courses taught in the past are: AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP English, and AP Spanish Language.
Additionally, New River faculty can tailor instruction to accommodate individuals with special needs in the class room. This individualized instruction,
along with a small class size and nightly help from a mentor, has allowed students who struggle in traditional class settings to thrive academically and personally.
Success in school coupled with the natural confidence that comes from strengthening one’s skills on the river has boosted the self esteem and increased the initiative of our students.
Huge Experiences offers kids and teen whitewater kayaking programs from junior high school through college ranging in ability from beginner to advanced with a daily developmental emphasis. Teen kayakers can learn their roll, train for an international event, or seek an international whitewater kayaking adventure with unique cultural experiences twelve months of the year.
Our New River Academy is an accredited private college prepatory school. NRA takes educational advantage of vivacious cultures offering excellent whitewater kayaking, safety within the culture, foreign language, varying biomes, historical value, and excellent writing opportunities in order to provide students with an inspirational and challenging learning environment.