Apply to the New River Academy Kayak School
Application Process:
NRA has broken down the application process into phases to simplify while helping us discover whether the student is an appropriate candidate for NRA. Attending a semester with NRA is broken down into three phases:
- Phase I: Student Application
- Phase II: Enrollment
- Phase III: Packing list. What do I do next?
- Phase I: Student Application
Click this button to download the 2008/2009 Phase I and Phase II Application:
Phase I Application 2008-2009
Phase I: Student Application
Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable) During this process families express their interest in the school. NRA will research the student’s academic needs, check personal references, and assess the students kayak abilities with the goal of approving your NRA acceptance letter.
During this process families express their interest in the school. NRA will research the student’s academic needs, check personal references, and assess the students kayak abilities with the goal of approving your NRA acceptance letter.
Phase II: Enrollment
If a NRA application is approved, then the student will receive a letter of acceptance and begin enrolling in NRA. During phase II families will begin legally transferring transcripts and choosing their tuition payment plan. Legal documents such as waivers, med forms, and the alcohol and drug contract will be completed. When you submit the enrollment packet with your deposit, then you will have secured the next seat available for a NRA semester.
Phase II Application 2008-2009
Phase III: Packing list. What do I do next?
Next, NRA administration will be sending you most of your updates via phone calls and emails. Families will be guided with everything from packing lists to how to travel with your kayak.
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“My skills progressed more in the three weeks that I was in Canada, than in all my kayaking experiences. I enjoyed meeting all of the new people who are all
incredibly knowledgeable, and outwardly helpful about kayaking.”
-Ali “Danger” Wade- National Champion, Runner-up World Champion, and International Championships Champion
"As parents, we appreciated the personalization of his curriculum, and the dedication of your staff in ensuring that all of the needed material was taught. The quarterly reports, and emails, also helped us gauge his progress, and provide encouragement and advice when needed. Our son's AP scores provide some solid proof that your holistic approach to education gives equal weight to academic training."
- Linda Anderson on her son Eric’s time spent at NRA.
"I am so impressed with the impact this school has had on my son! His views of the world are no longer limited to the small town, rural, United States.
The experience expanded his mind, evolved his thought processes and his decision making skills, and showed him that there really is a lot to be learned
from the real world. Huge Experiences does a fantastic job of teaching our kids how to handle difficult situations! The students are in good hands and
well cared for! It is well worth it.”
- Jan Busby, Grant Busby’s mom