Help kids get Kayaks
Donation protected
Kayaks for Kids Help Them Explore a World Outside of Video Games
Last weekend my family had an opportunity to go kayaking as a family on the Appamattox River, and they absolutely loved it. They got to see several bald eagles, a few ospreys and countless blue and white herons, more importantly they got to experience nature and it opened their eyes to a world they hadn’t considered before.
What I am asking for is your help in providing for more adventures like this one. Here in Virginia there is countless opportunities for kayaking. I see this as a chance to get my kids away from the video games and emerged in a world that most kids will never see, and hopefully to foster a love of nature and the outdoors. We hike with our kids, they’ve been camping and fishing but getting them out on the water paddling on a regular basis provides a unique perspective they wouldn’t otherwise experience.
Our kids (5 of them) range in age from 8 – 15. This all started by my father and step mother who had the idea of providing a family kayaking trip (yes they went with us too) as our Christmas gift, and what a gift it was. They decided that toys, games and clothes are quickly forgotten, and that a memorable family outing was a gift that would last. And they were absolutely right, this trip was one my kids will never forget, and they have asked for kayaks so that we can do this again and again.
So here’s how your generous donations will be spent;
(3) Perception Rambler 95 single kayaks $355/each
(3) Paddles & life vests (3 life vests, 3 paddles) $150
(2) J rack kayak carriers $175
What we have gotten so far
(1) Perception Pescador 13t tandem kayak $526-
(1) Perception Striker kayak $526
(3) Paddles & (2) life vests + kayak seat $207
(1) Ladder rack $150
I’ve chosen these models for flexibility (since at any given time one or more people may not be available) safety (they are all ridiculously stable kayaks) and quality of the boats themselves.
We have continued to shop around for the best deals and develop our plans to meet our needs and get us out on the water before the end of the season.
Last weekend my family had an opportunity to go kayaking as a family on the Appamattox River, and they absolutely loved it. They got to see several bald eagles, a few ospreys and countless blue and white herons, more importantly they got to experience nature and it opened their eyes to a world they hadn’t considered before.
What I am asking for is your help in providing for more adventures like this one. Here in Virginia there is countless opportunities for kayaking. I see this as a chance to get my kids away from the video games and emerged in a world that most kids will never see, and hopefully to foster a love of nature and the outdoors. We hike with our kids, they’ve been camping and fishing but getting them out on the water paddling on a regular basis provides a unique perspective they wouldn’t otherwise experience.
Our kids (5 of them) range in age from 8 – 15. This all started by my father and step mother who had the idea of providing a family kayaking trip (yes they went with us too) as our Christmas gift, and what a gift it was. They decided that toys, games and clothes are quickly forgotten, and that a memorable family outing was a gift that would last. And they were absolutely right, this trip was one my kids will never forget, and they have asked for kayaks so that we can do this again and again.
So here’s how your generous donations will be spent;
(3) Perception Rambler 95 single kayaks $355/each
(3) Paddles & life vests (3 life vests, 3 paddles) $150
(2) J rack kayak carriers $175
What we have gotten so far
(1) Perception Pescador 13t tandem kayak $526-
(1) Perception Striker kayak $526
(3) Paddles & (2) life vests + kayak seat $207
(1) Ladder rack $150
I’ve chosen these models for flexibility (since at any given time one or more people may not be available) safety (they are all ridiculously stable kayaks) and quality of the boats themselves.
We have continued to shop around for the best deals and develop our plans to meet our needs and get us out on the water before the end of the season.
Organizer
Chris Rachael Toncray Tolliver
Organizer
Petersburg, VA