Ducky Dash Day Camp – Metro
Campers will spend each day exploring the Chattahoochee, Cartecay, and Nantahala Rivers, building skills and enjoying some of the Southeast’s most fun and scenic whitewater.
Overview
What to Expect
- Camp will run Monday through Friday.
- Participants will check in at our NOC Metro location (5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328). Start and end times will vary between days.
- On M/W/F, camp will run from 9AM-3PM. On T/Th, camp will run from 8AM-6PM due to out-of-town travel.
Example Itinerary
Campers will spend each day of camp honing paddling skills and exploring the outdoors!
*Itineraries are subject to change, but here is an example of a typical camp week:
- Monday: Paddling and skills review on the Chattahoochee River
- Tuesday: Trip to the Cartecay River (Class II rapids)
- Wednesday: Paddling on the Chattahoochee River
- Thursday: Trip to the Nantahala River (Class II-III rapids)
- Friday: Paddling on the Chattahoochee River
Dates
Upcoming Dates
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1-5, 2026 | Sandy Springs | |
| Jun 22-26, 2026 | Sandy Springs | |
| Jul 6-10, 2026 | Sandy Springs | |
| Jul 13-17, 2026 | Sandy Springs |
Before You Visit
- All necessary paddlesports equipment
- In-Course Transportation
- Paddling Instruction & Guides
NOC provides the primary gear needed for each course, including boats, paddles, and PFDs.
Participants will need to provide individual items outlined below.
Necessary Items:
- MUST HAVE Water Shoes or sandals with a heel strap – NO CROCS
- Long-sleeve sun shirt or short-sleeve shirts made of synthetic material (not cotton)
- Board shorts or nylon shorts / swimsuit / swimwear
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Lunch
Other Suggested Items:
- Extra pair of glasses or contacts (if applicable)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Extra pair of shoes
- A bag to store wet/dirty clothes and shoes
- A towel and change of clothes
We recommend to leave all valuables at home.
Participants must be 13-16 years old.
Please pack a bagged lunch for your camper, suggested lunch items are below. Participants are encouraged to bring additional snacks and beverages including a water bottle, as needed. NOC provides a water bottle refilling station onsite.
What to Pack for Lunch:
- Bottled water and juice boxes
- Granola or breakfast bars
- Raw vegetables
- Individually wrapped sandwiches
- Fresh fruit (like apples and grapes)
- Dried fruit
- String cheese
- Individual portions of packaged nuts, crackers, trail mix or chips
- Rice cakes
- Animal crackers
- Napkins and/or hand wipes
