Camp II covers everything included in Camp I plus more advanced concepts such as alternative braking methods, intermediate striding, and parallel turning. Both Camps end with a day tour on one of the smoothest trails in the nation, the Cannon Valley Trail. The women s-only camp is appealing because everybody starts out on equal footing. Even if some are athletically inclined and others not, they all tend to bond through laughter and shared fears during that first humbling hour on skates. The great thing about a multi-day camp is that before they go home everybody will have the skills that conquer those fears and lead to years of confident cruising.
Participants progress at their own speed, and the emphasis is just as much on fun as on learning.
The instructor to student ratio is never greater than eight to one. Plus, like all Zephyr s tours, one of the greatest rewards is getting to know other skaters from all over the United States and the world. Skate Camp participants will be lodged in a small family-run hotel, the Cottage House Inn. Lodging, most meals, instruction, local transportation, and some alternative activities are included in the price. The Beginner s Guide to Inline Skating , California Inline Skating , and the upcoming Advanced Inline Skating .