Would you have your kid do a class in stand up paddle boarding? (activities, children) - Parenting -Children, problems, school, daycare, behavior, age, teenagers, infants - City-Data Forum

twoincomes · 08-12-2013, 08:48 AM

There is a class offered for kids to learn Stand Up Paddle Boarding. It's $75 for three one hour sessions.

Wondering if you would have your elementary age kid enroll in the class. Most interested in your thought process.

Lavadora · 08-12-2013, 08:55 AM

No. When it comes to recreational sports and activities, I believe children learn far more and gain a much deeper insight into the dynamics of such through experienced peers and getting out and doing it on their own.

stan4 · 08-12-2013, 09:17 AM

Sure.

I always took formal instruction prior to engaging in activity as a kid, and it made it so much more fun...you know the ropes and can just go.

Skiing, riding, windsurfing, tennis, golf, etc...

I would not deny my kid the same.

Mattie · 08-12-2013, 09:43 AM

If my child had an interest in doing it, yes.

strawflower · 08-12-2013, 09:49 AM

Paddle boarding is pretty easy, so I probably wouldn't pay for the class. When we did it in Florida, the rental company gave us a 10 minute lesson on land and we were good to go...

Lavadora · 08-12-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by strawflower

Paddle boarding is pretty easy, so I probably wouldn't pay for the class. When we did it in Florida, the rental company gave us a 10 minute lesson on land and we were good to go...

Plus the $75 IMO would provide more bang if applied to a board for said kid.

Kibbiekat · 08-12-2013, 10:06 AM

My kids took a short free demo lesson when they were 6 and 9. I'd consider spending the money if they were interested. We'd probably all do it together.

hml1976 · 08-12-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by strawflower

Paddle boarding is pretty easy, so I probably wouldn't pay for the class. When we did it in Florida, the rental company gave us a 10 minute lesson on land and we were good to go...

Paddle boarding is easy, my kids had no problem figuring it out.

no kudzu · 08-12-2013, 12:19 PM

I've been too involved in politics lately. I could have sworn I read Stand Up Water Boarding and was thinking "Is this some kind of new Political Reality Class in school?" So glad I was wrong.

convextech · 08-12-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by twoincomes

There is a class offered for kids to learn Stand Up Paddle Boarding. It's $75 for three one hour sessions.

Wondering if you would have your elementary age kid enroll in the class. Most interested in your thought process.

$75 to learn something that basically takes no skill other than to have balance & strength? I am certain your elementary-schooler can pick it up on his own.