Attention: Junior Slalom Paddlers and Supporters
Many of you have heard news that the New River Academy will operate a spring high school semester dedicated to slalom paddlers. Please allow me to tell you more.
As the director of Huge Experiences and the New River Academy I have always wanted to offer our accredited college prepatory school advantages to slalom junior athletes. We actually ran a successful program during the spring of 2005 to Australia’s Penrith Whitewater Stadium with then high school students Ricky Powell, Casey Eichfeld, Ashley Nee, Isaac Levinson, and Jeff Gette. Martin Nevaril, slalom coach for Valley Mill (http://valleymill.com/), coached this group at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
Martin’s coaching, the facilities, and the students were fabulous. The problem I saw with this program was that it was combined with our freestyle kayak program. This ultimately compromised the training of both programs. But also offered advantages.
2008 Spring Slalom Semester, USA’s Best Slalom Courses and Events:
Dedicated to the junior slalom athlete. This program will operate separate from our freestyle semester.
Slalom Schedule, Spring Semester 2008
A Leader’s Approach
Shaun Smith approached me this March with a request to lead a slalom semester. I had worked with Shaun leading international trips, observed the teen program he helped build in Chattanooga, and knew he was the leader for this program.
Please Click here to read more about Shaun Smith
A New River Academy Education
The nations best colleges and universities are accepting New River Academy students.
More about College Placement through New River Academy
We employ private school teachers to travel with the students and offer everything from Algebra I to advanced placement English and Composition for college credit.
The really cool thing is that our teachers are also young, energetic, and love to paddle. Thus, New River Academy provides excellent jobs to well-fit educators who are as passionate as you about slalom kayaking.
Top Concerns Slalom Families/Supporters Are Asking:
How much is the tuition?
$13,400 includes, travel, lodging, and food expenses. Students are required to pay whitewater park fees. This tuition is reduced from our normal tuition rate of $14,800. Why? Because we want to encourage this new program. Please visit “Explanation of Costs.”
Explanation of CostsWho will coach?
We will employ short-term instructors at each destination while maintaining a core group of semester instructors. Many coaches have tentatively expressed interest in supporting this unique education with their instruction. You can expect to train beside 2008 Olympic hopefuls during this vital training period."But I attend a specific training program.”
The New River Academy is a high school offering you both training and education. It is our goal to promote your kayak training programs via your accomplishments and our website, www.kayakschool.org. Kayakschool.org is being structured with the goal of promoting the nations best kayak programs. Students enrolled within photography and videography multimedia courses will learn how to report journalist quality publications. Families and supporters enjoy seeing the reports either made by or including their student. Let us offer you an education, place you at a competitive advantage, and promote your local kayak organization.“I know someone who would be an excellent teacher or coach.”
Then place them into contact with me ASAP. We are looking for instructors who are role models, have positive teaching experiences, and are able to contribute to a team environment. See our “Employment Opportunities” document.
Employment Opportunities with New River AcademyHow do I transfer classes?
You don’t. Accredited schools have to transfer credits between school systems. Courses transfer with equivalent credit: biology transfers for biology. Once you complete the Phase II Application we will officially transfer your credits.
Slalom Phase II Enrollment ApplicationWho is interested in attending?
We have been receiving inquiries since April. Our list of inquiring students is now twenty-six. Now that our itinerary and tuition is set we can begin accepting applications. Many of you have already spoken with each other regarding your intentions. What is the spring schedule? See the Spring 2008 Schedule:
Slalom Schedule, Spring Semester 2008Are there scholarships available?
Yes, we are seeking to raise $10,000 in scholarship funding to be offered via “Academic Leadership Scholarships.”
Slalom ScholarshipsWhen are the application deadlines?
The 2008 Spring Slalom Semester Early Phase I Application deadline is October 12.
The Late Phase I Application is due November 1, 2007. Late fee is $50.
Phase II Applications: If a student gains the New River Academy acceptance letter then they will immediately receive the Phase II Application and begin official school enrollment.
Alternatively, you may download the application in PDF format by clicking the link below:
Phase I Enrollment Application
Read more application details within our "How do I apply?" document.How do I apply?
Click here to surf to admissions and click on the “Phase I Appliction” button. This feature describes the application process. Or call now to discuss this opportunity.
Go Straight to AdmissionsHow many students will attend?
The New River Academy’s maximum enrollment is 14 students/semester. As a first year slalom semester we do not expect to reach max. capacity. Our minimum number for enrollment is 8 students. We are confident eight students will enroll.What happens if I apply and the New River Academy does not reach its minimum number for enrollment?
The New River Academy is including within our contracts a full return of deposit if the school does not reach an enrollment of eight students. See Phase II Slalom Application.
Slalom Phase II Enrollment ApplicationDo you have a tuition payment plan?
Yes, the New River Academy offers a payment program via the Facts Tuition Management program. Fact is very professional and families can view details of their balance online. See payment details within our Phase II Slalom Application.
Slalom Phase II Enrollment Application
Please Click here to read more about Slalom Coach: Shaun Smith