Ducky Dash Day Camp
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