Fees and Materials

    There are several fees associated with attaining Instructor Certification
    which include, but may not be limited to:

ACA Dues - Instructor Candidates must be current members of the ACA.                                     
Student $25, Individual $40, Family $60.
    Visit AmericanCanoe.org for membership information.

SEI Membership - As an Instructor, you support the Safety Education and Instruction
Committee with an annual membership of $25.

Books and Materials - The ACA requires a number of texts as follows.  These can all be
purchased through the ACA Store at AmericanCanoe.org

Course Fee - The course fee will vary and is determined by the costs incurred by the host
organization, the lead Instructor Trainer and Instructor Assistants.

Certification Fee -  Wekanu Cert Fees include dues, membership and materials. Use the
chart below to estimate the individual investment (per head) for instructor certification or to
prepare a budget for hosting an Instructor Certification Workshop and Exam at your
organization..  Cert Fee = Dues + SEI + Books + Course fee.  When comparing our fees  to
others, be sure to identify the Total Certification Fee.












Out of Pocket - Be sure to include Travel, Meals, Lodging and Equipment Rental as you
prepare your budget for Instructor Certification.  
American Canoe Association
Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) and
Instructor Certification Examination (ICE)


ACA Required
Books and Materials

You can find
these materials
at the ACA Store
or second hand
at Amazon.com.
Instructor’s
Manual $25 or
CD $15
Introduction to
Paddling:
Canoeing
Basics for
Lakes and
Rivers $5.95
Essentials of
Kayak Touring
$6.95
Essentials of
River Kayaking
$6.95
  ACA Student
Packet $5
  Course
Workbook
prepared by the
Instructor Trainer
costs range from
$10 to $25
Level
 Mods
 Days
 Hrs
 Dues
 SEI
 Books
 Course fee
 Total
Cert Fee
L1 Intro
 Canoe or Kayak
 2
 16
 40
 25
 50
 200
 $315
L1 Intro
 2 plex Canoe & Kayak
 2.5
 22-24
 40
 25
 55
 250
 $375
L2 Essentials
 1 plex Canoe or Kayak
 2.5
 22
 40
 25
 65
 250
 $385
L2 Essentials
 2 Plex Canoe & Kayak
 3
 28
 40
 25
 70
 295
 $429
L2 Essentials
 4 plex
 5
 36-44
 40
 25
 75
 395
 $535
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Instructor Certification
Dues, Materials and Course Fees