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Our Activities

We use all the following activities to promote youth leadership skills, self esteem, and stewardship toward the natural environment:

Sea Kayaking We have access to a fleet of decked touring kayaks for a group as large as sixteen. We can teach you basic kayaking skills on Lake Tahoe, or we can take your group on a kayak camping expedition to the California coast.

Cross-Country skiing and winter skills courses Don't let some cold weather stop your group from enjoying the out-of-doors! We can help you run fun and safe winter outings--from a simple ski tour to a snow camping expedition!

 Note: two high school students died last year in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. This tragedy could have been easily prevented if they had a basic knowledge of avalanche awareness. We believe anyone venturing into the winter back-country should be prepared with all necessary survival skills, including avalanche awareness. We have access to avalanche beacons and all safety gear for winter travel. Try one of our winter skills courses. It could save your life!

 

SCUBA and SCUBA Certification The path to SCUBA certification is a big responsibility, but we can certify your group if you decide to take on the challenge. Derek is a NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) certified instructor and is highly trained in marine Biology (MS, Stanford University).

We also offer River Rafting and Kayaking, and Water-Safety classes.

For more information about the kinds of programs TAO Education can provide for your school or youth group, please contact us or visit the following links:

   Programs for Youth and Schools

   TAO Education in Action!

   Teacher Development Workshops