Learn. Paddle. Explore.
Whether you’re new to kayaking or SUP, or building your technique, the Kayak Foundation’s instruction emphasizes safety, progression, & confidence-building from your first strokes to more advanced skills.
Kayaking
Classes, sessions, and workshops. Foundational to advanced instruction for all paddlers. Gear provided, taught by certified instructors.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Beginner-friendly to advanced SUP sessions and experiences that build balance, proper technique, and confidence on the water.
Other programs
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Youth & Family Programs
From Sunday family paddles to summer day camps, youth programs inspire confidence and curiousity.
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Kayak Polo
Weekly drop-ins, seasonal leagues, and occasional tournaments promote fitness, teamwork, and community.
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Trips & Experiences
Small-group guided kayak trips, practice sessions, and paddling experiences.
For over a decade, The Kayak Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has expanded access to paddling through youth programs and community initiatives, introducing many new paddlers to the water.
The Kayak Foundation
Where to find us
Centrally located in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Kayak Foundation
Pier 4 Visitor Center, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Email us: info@kayakfoundation.org
Allow up to 48 hrs for a reply.
Other TKF venues:
ACA Camp, Sebago Lake, Harriman State Park, NY