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I would like to introduce you to our Church Outdoor and youth group programs that includes white water rafting in California & kayaking, and mountain biking in some of God's Greatest Creations: California wild rivers and mountain canyons. Our deluxe private riverside camp along the South Fork of the American River is the perfect place for groups to share fellowship, fun, and relaxation in a supportive natural setting. As this new chapter in California River Rafting Excitement story comes, I would like to thank the Lord and everyone who has been a part of our success - our staff and you our guests. We see many of the same friendly faces come back year after year and experience God's grace and power. Many of you have rafted with us since the beginning of our white water rafting in California Church Program. The friendships we have developed with our guests and staff along with the ones brought to the Lord, have been the driving force, and with God's help will provide the fuel to propel us into the future.

Thank you for all your help in the past years and like always we pray that you come back and visit us again for white water rafting in California this year and in the years to come.

Dear Norm and WWE Staff: We just completed our first Whitewater Rafting Adventure and we are blessed to have found your company. From first meeting with Debbe on the Phone to the guide staff at the river we had an awesome time with you. Our group was all first time junior high group rafters and your guides made us feel safe and comfortable. We were expecting to "ruff" it for camping but your camp ground and facilities were modern and very clean. Even though there were other groups there, our camp area was large enough and far enough away from others so we could have our own program. If there is anything I can do to help spread the Whitewater Excitement name. please call me and I be happy to. Expect our group back again next summer. Thanks again and God Bless.
Tami Ottenad, Bethany Church

All of our Church Adventure prices for white water rafting in California are reduced from our retail portion of our business. Our youth trips are 20-30% less than our retail trips for white water rafting in California . Our whole youth program is designed to be affordable in order to get our youth out of the world and into atmosphere of caring and sharing.

Please give me a call and we can discuss your group's individual needs. I look forward to sharing an adventurous white water rafting in California trip with you this year. 1-800-523-5531

Spring Trip: Second Monday in May

Again this year we are offering a free trip for white water rafting in California to Youth Directors.This May trip lets you experience first hand our river adventures, visit our camp facilities, and most of all gives us a chance to meet and get to know one another. If you are thinking about white water rafting in California with your youth group or church, and do not know anything about whitewater rafting in California, this Youth Director's Trip will let you participate in one of our trips so you can have that personal experience to bring back to your church.

**PLEASE NOTE: We ask, because of space limitations for white water rafting in California , that only those who have not experienced one of our Director's Trips, to sign up; this gives those who have not had an opportunity a try. New this year, because of space limitations, we are asking for a $20 per person refundable deposit at time of signing up.This deposit will be refunded, upon arrival, unless you do not show up for the trip without prior notice. Limit 2 per Group.

2010 Group Leader Planning Kit: A special package designed for groups is available on request that contains materials that will help you plan and promote white water rafting in California with us. Please give us a call if you would like one.

I started Whitewater Excitement, Inc. 29 years ago with no more of a purpose than having fun and making money. However, when I became a Christian in 1985, I realized that life in the Lord had more to offer than just having fun and making money. I started our Church Rafting Adventure program in 1986 with the idea of offering white water rafting in California, and exciting youth activities adventures and outreach. Since those beginnings, our outreach has developed into more than just white water rafting in California . We have expanded our camp areas and this year are offering week long Adventure Camps, rafting, and inflatable kayak trips in some of the most beautiful areas for river rafting in California.

Chili Bar to Folsom Lake
April through September
Difficulty: Class III

Suit up and get ready for a great ride on one of the most popular rivers for white water rafting in California. With its 21 miles of river and over 50 rapids, this is great for the first timer and veteran rafters who have been whitewater rafting in California. Two different 1-day trips are offered, our 11 mile "GORGE" run that lasts 5 hours, and our "WHOLE RIVER" run that covers the entire stretch of the South Fork of the American River. Both trips include lunch. For those looking for a longer trip and want the overnight camping experience, our "TWO DAY" trips are perfect for you.

We raft the "GORGE" section the first day, and then tackle the "UPPER" section the second day. We are proud to have one of the finest private camp facility right on the South Fork of the American river; equipped with full bathrooms (flush toilets, hot showers, sinks and mirrors), volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes. This river is great for groups ranging from Junior High all the way up to church Senior's groups.

White water rafting in California - FUN FOR ALL

Oxbow Dam to Greenwood
May through September
Difficulty: Class III-IV

For the more adventurous rafter, the Middle Fork is a step up from the South Fork American River. Within the first few miles of this American River rafting trip, you'll find yourself face-to-face with the "Tunnel Chute". Blasted out back in the late 1800's by gold miners, the river here is squeezed into a 12 foot cascading spillway that continues for 100 feet. Then flows underground through a raftable tunnel. Whitewater rafting in California like this cannot be found anywhere!

The Middle Fork is for ages 14 and up who are good swimmers, in good physical condition, and are adventurous. Not for the timid! (We offer an easier Middle Fork trip, described below the price table, below.)

One day trips for whitewater rafting in California are 18 miles in length and require an early meeting time (7:00 a.m.) and include lunch. Camping is available at our South Fork American River Base Camp for $10/person per night.

Our two day trips for whitewater rafting in California are a fantastic combination of wilderness camping and great California river rafting, Taking the Middle Fork of the American River in two days, gives us time to explore some of the beautiful side canyons and a chance to experience "TRUE" wilderness camping, and California whitewater rafting away from roads, houses, and TVs.

South / Middle 2 Day Combo Trip

Enjoy two great days of the best Summer whitewater rafting in California . The first day is spent on the "Gorge Run" of the South Fork of the American River. Day two you will challenge the awesome Class IV rapids of the Middle Fork of the American River that include "Tunnel Chute", "Kanaka Falls", "Chunder", and the Class VI un-raftable "Ruck-a-Chucky Falls" (we all get out and the guides line the rafts around this 25' waterfall). You don't have to be a superstar to attempt this combo, but you'll sure feel like on after you have finished. Whitewater rafting in California includes 2 days rafting, 2 nights camping, and 5 meals!

Red Bud to McCabe–California River Rafting Paradise
April Through July
Difficulty: Class IV(+)

Fast and Furious best describes the awesome big water rapids of the Merced River. Located just outside Yosemite National Park, the Merced river, during the Spring really roars, rapids come in almost non-stop fashion and require very active paddling with experienced crews who have been whitewater rafting in California or adventurous first-timers.

During the Summer months, as the snow melt recedes a little, the Merced lets up a bit and is great for whitewater rafting in California for Junior and Senior High Youth Groups (Min age 14).

One day California river rafting trips on the Merced are 22 miles long and include lunch. While our two day California white water rafting trips are 38 miles and include 2 nights of camping and 4 meals. Take a ride on the wild side!

We do Inflatable Kayak trips on the lower Middle Fork, and South fork Rivers. Bouncy Class II rapids, beautiful deep canyon scenery await you on these special river rafting california trips.

Beginning after the Class 4 section of the North Fork, this Class II-III inflatable kayak trip offers all the beauty of the North Fork Canyon with the exciting pool drop pool rapids this river is famous for. The trip covers the section from the Yankee Jim's Bridge to Lake Clementine, an 11 mile journey that includes a side hike up "Cod Fish Creek" to see a very beautiful waterfall, our buffet riverside lunch, wet suits, paddling jackets and sweaters.

We also do Inflatable Kayak trips on the lower Middle Fork, and South fork Rivers. Bouncy Class II rapids, beautiful deep canyon scenery await you on these special trips.

Do you know anyone that would make a great rafting guide? We conduct a whitewater rafting school each Spring and Summer. We are always looking for those with great people (and Young People) skills, and who are physically fit. The course will go from equipment preparation and maintenance, to learning to "read" the river, to outdoor camp cooking. The 5-day Guide Schools are as follows:

Spring Guide School  May 28 - June 2
Summer Guide School Third Monday in June.

This year we will again offer our Spring Break Specials on the South and Middle Forks of the American River. Raft either of these rivers, stay at our beautiful private South Fork Basecamp, enjoy lunch and half-price camping the night before your trip on all one day trips, 5 meals and two nights of camping on all two day trips, and 8 meals, 3 nights of camping on all three day trips.Wet suits, nylon rafting windbreakers, are also provided during our Spring Break Special for no added cost.

Cost for these trips are: $70/person for 1 day trips, $190/person for 2 day trips, and the 3 day trips are $320/person. Please give us a call or contact us for more information on whitewater rafting in California.

Reservations: Make yours early!! The first step in planning whitewater rafting in California with us is to select a date(s) that your group is planning to go on. Give our office a call, or use our reservation request form and see if that date is still available. If it is available let us know how many would be participating and what type of whitewater rafting in California you are interested in. We will then mail you out an invoice describing your trip. We will hold your reservation for 2 weeks, pending receipt of your deposit. A deposit of $50 per person or 50% of your trip total (which ever is lower) is required to confirm whitewater rafting in California . Upon receipt of your deposit, a confirmation receipt and complete information packet will be mailed to you. Last minute reservations are welcome and sometimes available, please call us for availability.

Group Incentives: We offer incentives for groups of 12 or more. For each group of 12, 1 free trip is given (11 pay and 1 goes free), if your full trip balance is paid 30 days in advance. You may divide this into everyone's fee, or give it to someone that might not be able to afford it.

Group Leader Planning Kit: A special package for whitewater rafting in California designed for larger groups is available on request that contains materials that will help you plan and promote your adventure with us. Please give us a call or contact us if you would like one.

Cancellations/Refunds: If you must cancel your reservation for whitewater rafting in California, a refund will be given less a $50 per person or 50% of trip fee (whichever is less) if written notice is received in our office 45 days prior to your trip date. Cancellations made prior to 45 days of your trip, a full refund is given. Making a reservation for whitewater rafting in California is a special commitment, for both of us. We hold your spaces, while we are turning others away from the same date, and if you cancel at the last minute, we cannot re-book for whitewater rafting in California.

Responsibility/Trip Insurance: Whitewater rafting in California, like any sport involving the forces of nature, involves some risk. California River Rafting Excitement, Inc. assumes no responsibility for injury to trip members, their personal gear, or for time and expense incurred. We, therefore, require each member to sign an ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM, prior to the trip. For minors under 18, a parent must sign the form prior to the trip. Trip accident and cancellation insurance is available and protects you against medical emergency aid or evacuation. Please call us for more information on white water rafting in California or check out our FAQs.

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