What we’re about
The Lehigh Valley Kayak & Canoe Club is one of the largest and most active paddling clubs in the United States! We offer training, trips, social events and opportunities to improve and enhance our local rivers and lakes. We promote community interest in water safety and physical fitness through paddle sports activities for everyone. Membership in our Meetup Group is free, but does not make you a member of the LVKCC. Consider joining our club to take advantage of the many benefits: A monthly news letter, borrow equipment, club trips, winter pool sessions, social events, instruction and much more. Here is a link to our membership page.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- LEHIGH VALLEY KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB POOL SESSION #2Rodale Aquatic Center, Allentown, PA
Doors open at 4:30 PM Everyone needs to be out of the building by 9 PM.
The cost will be $15 per person per session. $5 for children 13 to 18 and accompanied by an adult who is a member of the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club.
Showers and lockers will be available.
All participants must sign a pool waiver required by the Center. This will only need to be done once. Everyone must wear a helmet and PFD while in the pool.
For insurance purposes, membership in the LVKCC is required.
You can join at the pool or on our website- lvkcc.clubexpress.com.
Cost of membership is $20 for individuals and $25 for a family. Membership is for one year from the date you join.
Please clean your boat inside and out.
Remove float bags and all equipment. Boats will be inspected before they are allowed in the pool.
Helmets and PFDs are required. No street shoes on the pool deck.
Please respect all pool rules.
- Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club Announces Moving Water Class for 2025!Rodale Aquatic Center, Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club Announces Moving Water Class for 2025!
This class starts January 19, 2025 and continues for 8 Sunday nights (except for Feb. 9.)
Contact Gale at: galemaleskey@gmail.com for an application.
Fee: $200
This class fills up very quickly. Do not delay!!
The class will be held at the Rodale Aquatics Center, Cedar Crest College, Allentown PA.
This eight-week pool class is designed for anyone who wishes to learn to kayak on rivers from Class I to Class III. The course is held on weekends starting in January. Each session is four hours divided equally between classroom and the pool. No previous experience is necessary, please contact us for essential eligibility criteria. The club has some loaner equipment for students who need it.
Topics such as boat types, gear, clothing, paddle strokes, river features, knots, river safety, fitness, edging, bracing, assisted and self rescues, and rolling will be covered.
The class is intended to be followed by our Beginners Series of river trips, where students will paddle progressively more difficult rivers and creeks in the Lehigh Valley area. - LEHIGH VALLEY KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB POOL SESSION #3Rodale Aquatic Center, Allentown, PA
Doors open at 4:30 PM Everyone needs to be out of the building by 9 PM.
The cost will be $15 per person per session. $5 for children between 13 and 18 and accompanied by an adult member of the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club.
Showers and lockers will be available.
All participants must sign a pool waiver required by the Center. This will only need to be done once.
For insurance purposes, membership in the LVKCC is required.
You can join at the pool or on our website- lvkcc.clubexpress.com.
Cost of membership is $20 for individuals and $25 for a family. Membership is for one year from the date you join.
Please clean you boat inside and out.
Remove float bags and all equipment. Boats will be inspected before they are allowed in the pool.
Helmets and PFDs are required. No street shoes on the pool deck.
Please respect all pool rules.
- LEHIGH VALLEY KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB POOL SESSION #4Rodale Aquatic Center, Allentown, PA
Doors open at 4:30 PM Everyone needs to be out of the building by 9 PM.
The cost will be $15 per person per session. $5 for children between 13 and 18 accompanied by an adult member of the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club.
Showers and lockers will be available.
All participants must sign a pool waiver required by the Center. This will only need to be done once.
For insurance purposes, membership in the LVKCC is required.
You can join at the pool or on our website- lvkcc.clubexpress.com.
Cost of membership is $20 for individuals and $25 for a family. Membership is for one year from the date you join.
Please clean you boat inside and out.
Remove float bags and all equipment. Boats will be inspected before they are allowed in the pool.
Helmets and PFDs are required. No street shoes on the pool deck.
Please respect all pool rules.