We have access to Flathead Scuba’s saltwater pool located north of Kalispell. We will work on roll technique and fundamentals to dial in your roll. Limited to 4 people per session. If you are bringing your own gear please clean equipment of all debris to keep the pool clean. Sessions will be every other Tuesday from 5:30pm-7pm during the winter months.

Cost: $45 per session

Equipment is not included in any of our program costs. Please rent gear here if needed.

Pool Sessions Dates:
January 9, 23
February 6, 20
March 5, 19
April 2, 16, 30

Our Intro to Kayaking program is great for all ages interested in whitewater kayaking. We begin our 3-day course in calm flat water and progress to moving water and eddy lines. Start by learning all about the kayak and equipment then get comfortable with the wet exit, paddle strokes, and water dynamics. Limited to 7 people per program. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.

Must complete this program before starting on a 5-week program.

Cost: $325

Equipment is not included in any of our program cost. Please rent gear here if needed.

Flathead River 3 day Intro Dates:
June 17, 18, 19; July 1, 2, 3; July 15, 16, 17; August 12, 13, 14

Swan River 3 day Intro Dates:
July 29, 30, 31

MKA is excited to introduce a new 5-week program that gets intermediate and advanced level boaters on the water twice a week. Groups will be separated by experience level. Locations are dependent on water levels and will be decided by an instructor before each class. Sessions are limited to 6 participants. There will be an opportunity to join a single day of session if all 6 spots are not filled. Each session has 10 days of kayaking. Classes run for 5 hours. Morning classes are 9am-2pm. Afternoon classes are 3pm-8pm.

Cost: $850 for 5 week session / $1600 for both sessions / $90 for a single day

Equipment is not included in any of our program costs. Please rent gear here if needed.

5 week session #1
May 28th - June 26th

5 week session #2
July 15th - August 15th

New to this year Montana Kayak Academy is introducing a new program, Out of the Flathead Trips. We provide shuttle and camp food for participants. Leave early day one, drive to location and have a short day on the river. Day two kayak all day, lunch on the river and camp fire in the evening. Day three early on the water for a later arrival back to the Flathead. Long one day trips to the Buffalo Rapids/Missoula also available. Dates and times are subject to change based on water levels. Trips are limited to 6 participants and must have 4 participants to operate. Must be approved by coach before booking. Please inquire about availability prior to sign up.

Cost: $600 for 3 day trip, $200 for full day trip

Equipment is not included in any of our program cost. Please rent gear here if needed.

Possible 2024 trips
Missoula / Alberton Gorge
Polson / Buffalo Rapids
Idaho / Lochsa

Women’s clinic - Learn, progress, and gain confidence in the women-specific 3-day intro course. On and off-water activities make this course more than just a normal Intro course.

Veterans clinic - Partnering with DREAM Adaptive we will be offering full program tuition scholarships for all veterans with a disability. Join any program all summer. Contact us now to participate in the amazing sport of kayaking.

Attainment series - This special clinic will get our intermediate and advanced boaters on the water early to dust the cobwebs off and get ready for the spring.

Stoke Floats - This free-for-all program is meant to build our local kayaking community and for new paddlers in the area to find other paddlers.

H20 Joe’s - Advanced paddling skills will be taught to students which will benefit a young paddler for a lifetime.

Try Kayaking For Free Day - Want to try a new sport without the cost? Join us for a 3-hour class that will go over all things kayaking.

Cost: TBA
Special Clinic Dates: TBA