Whitewater Excitement is one of the original
California rafting vacation companies

dedicated to serving all Church Groups,
Church Youth Groups and Men’s & Women’s Retreats

California vacations & church youth activities

Programs for Church and youth groups. These programs include kayaking and rafting surrounded by some of God’s most beautiful creations: California’s wild canyons and rivers. WWE’s luxury riverside camp on the South Fork of the American River is the ideal setting for Church group fellowship, relaxing and having fun in such a stunning natural environment. I want to take this opportunity to give thanks to the Lord and to all who have been instrumental to our success – our guests and our employees. It’s been nothing less than a pleasure to see those same smiling faces each year out to capture God’s grace and power in a single experience with us. The relationships that we have gained and developed with our staff and guests have been a motivating force, and with the Lord’s help, we will continue with this energy to be propelled into the future.

We want to thank you for your continued support and hope that you visit with us again and in the years to come.

Dear Norm and WWE Staff:

“We have just finished our first American river rafting trip with WWE and are blessed to have found your company. From the moment we called the office and talked to Debbie on the phone, to talking with staff on the river, we had an excellent time with you. Our youth group of junior high first-time rafters and your staff made us feel safe and comfortable. Our expectations of rough camping were exceeded by your well kept facilities and clean environment. Even though there were other groups at camp, we felt our camp area was large enough to give us our own space to run our own program. If there is anything I can do to help spread the good word about Whitewater Excitement please let me know. We look forward to coming back again next year.”

Thanks again and God Bless,
Tami Ottenad, Bethany Church

Special Pricing for Youth and Church Groups

All of our prices for Church Adventure trips are reduced rates from our standard retail prices. Our California youth rafting trips are 20-30% lower than our retail price. Our Youth program has been designed to make our adventures affordable and to give youth the opportunity to explore our natural world.

We can help you to organize around the individual needs of your group, give us a call. We look forward to sharing a California whitewater adventure with you this year. 1-800-750-2386

Free 19th Annual Youth Director’s Trip

Spring Trip: Second Monday in May

The WWE tradition of offering a free California river rafting trip to Youth Directors will continue this year. This trip will give you directors a first hand experience of a WWE river adventure. While with us, you will visit our riverside campsite, and more importantly get the opportunity to meet us and we can get to know one another. If you are considering a whitewater group rafting trip with us, the Youth Directors trip will give you the knowledge and facts to take back to your church or youth group.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Annual Youth Director’s Trip is only for those who have not yet taken a trip with WWE. Due to limited space we are asking for a $20 per-person refundable deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon arrival, unless you fail to show up for the trip without notice. Limit: 2 directors per organization.

Church Group Leader Organizer Packet – For White Water Rafting California Fun

2009 Group Leader Planning Kit: A special group package has been designed to help groups organize their trips. The package is available upon request. Please give us a call if you would like one sent to you. 800-750-2386

Our California White Water Rafting Beginnings

References For Youth & Church Groups White Water Rafting In California

South Fork of the American River

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

Join us for an exhilarating white water river rafting adventure on the one of California premier rivers. This 21-mile stretch of river has more than 50 rapids, and is perfect for both first timers and veteran rafters. We offer two 1-day trips, the 11 mile 5 hour “GORGE” trip, and our “ WHOLE RIVER” trip that takes in the entire 21 miles of the South Fork. Both trips include lunch. If you’re looking for a longer trip that includes camping along the river, our “TWO DAY” trips might be just what you’re looking for.

On the first day of the two day trip we raft the “GORGE” section, and tackle the “CHILI BAR” section on day two. Our riverside camp is by far one of the finest private camp facilities on the river. It is fully equipped with new bathroom facilities (hot showers, flush toilets, mirrors and sinks,) horseshoes and volleyball. The South Fork of the American is great for groups ranging from Middle School all the way up to church Seniors.

California whitewater rafting – FUN FOR ALL

2009 South Fork of the American River Rafting Church & Youth Group Rates

Days/Run	Weekday	Weekend
1 DAY: “GORGE RUN”	Adult Trips $99 Youth Trips $79	Adult Trips $129 Youth Trips $119
1 Day: “WHOLE RIVER RUN”	Adult Trips $129 Youth Trips $109	Adult Trips $169 Youth Trips$159
“TWO DAY TRIP”	Adult Trips $239 Youth Trips $209	Adult Trips $269 Youth Trips $269
(2 Day trip includes: 5 meals and 2 nights of camping!) ** Please Note: On all “Youth Group” trips, all go at the Youth Price, all church or individual trips go at the Adult Price ** ** A Governmental River Access fee of $8/person for one day trips and $16/person for two day trips will be added to each reservation. **

The Middle Fork of the American River

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

For those of you slightly more on the adventurous side, the Middle Fork of the American is a step up in difficulty from the South Fork. In just the first few miles of this trip, you’ll be met with the “Tunnel Chute”. Blasted out by Miners in the 1800s, the river bottlenecks into a 12 foot chute that stretches out for 100 feet, coming to a splash at the bottom. Finally you find yourself floating though a raftable tunnel. You won’t find another rapid like this anywhere else!

The Middle Fork of the American is suitable for ages 14 years and older who are fair to good swimmers, in good physical shape and slightly on the adventurous side. This is not a trip for the timid! (We also offer a somewhat gentler Middle Fork American trip, described in the table below.

Our one day rafting trip covers 18 miles and has an early morning meeting time at 7am. This trip includes lunch and has camping available the night before for $10/person per night.

2009 Middle Fork of the American River Rafting Church & Youth Group Rates

Days/Run	Weekday	Weekend
1 DAY: “MIDDLE FORK RUN”	Adult Trips $129 Youth Trips $109	Adult Trips $159 Youth Trips $149
“TWO DAY TRIP”	Adult Trips $309 Youth Trips $259	Adult Trips $339 Youth Trips$ 319
(2 Day trip includes: 5 meals and 2 nights of camping!) ** Please Note: On all “Youth Group” trips, all go at the Youth Price, all church or individual trips go at the Adult Price ** ** A Governmental River Access fee of $8/person for one day trips and $16/person for two day trips will be added to each reservation. **

Dueling rivers

South / Middle 2 Day Combo – California White Water Rafting Trip

Enjoy with us 2 amazing days on the river. Your first day will be spent rafting the South Fork “Gorge Run. Day two will challenge you with the Class IV rapids of the Middle Fork. This trip includes rapids the likes of “Kanaka Falls,” “Tunnel Chute,” “Chunder,” and the Class VI unrunnable “Ruck-a- Chuky Falls” (the guides will line the rafts over this 25’ waterfall while our guests walk around). This rafting trip includes 2 nights camping, 5 meals, and 2 days rafting.

2009 South Fork/Middle Fork of the American River Rafting Two Day Combo Church & Youth Group Rates

Days/Run	Mon-Thurs*	Fri-Sat*	Sun-Mon*
“TWO DAY COMBO TRIP”	Adult Trips $279 Youth Trips $219	Adult Trips $309 Youth Trips $299	Adult Trips $289 Youth Trips $269
(2 Day trip includes: 5 meals and 2 nights of camping!) ** Please Note: On all “Youth Group” trips, all go at the Youth Price, all church or individual trips go at the Adult Price ** ** A Governmental River Access fee of $8/person for one day trips and $16/person for two day trips will be added to each reservation. **

Dueling Rivers Plus South/Middle 3 Day Adventure

Does your group want a third day of Rafting? Our 3 day South and Middle Fork adventure is what you’re looking for.

Day one and two are spent on the South Fork, while Day three is spent on the Middle Fork with an extra night of camping and 3 additional meals to complete your 3 day adventure. This trip is only available during the week. Youth Weekdays $329.

The Merced River

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

This snow-fed river is intense and swift and offers up with some huge water rapids. Just on the outskirts of Yosemite National Park, the Merced roars during the high water Spring season. Rapids come almost one after another and require non-stop paddling from experienced crews or very adventurous first timers.

During the Summer season, as the snow melt diminishes and the water level stabilizes, the Merced lets up slightly and becomes a fantastic rafting trip for Junior and Senior High youth Groups. Min age 14.

One day trips along the Merced move for 18 miles and include lunch. Our two day Merced trips are 36 miles and include 2 night camping, 2 days rafting, and 4 meals. Make this your group adventure!

2009 Merced River Rafting Church & Youth Group Rates

Days/Run	Weekday	Weekend
1 DAY: “WHOLE RIVER RUN”	Adult Trips $129 Youth Trips $119	Adult Trips $169 Youth Trips $159
“TWO DAY TRIP”	Adult Trips $299 Youth Trips $279	Adult Trips $329 Youth Trips $309
(2 Day trip includes: 5 meals and 2 nights of camping!) ** Please Note: On all “Youth Group” trips, all go at the Youth Price, all church or individual trips go at the Adult Price ** ** A Governmental River Access fee of $8/person for one day trips and $14/person for two day trips will be added to each reservation. **

Inflatable Kayak Trips

WWE offers Inflatable Kayak trips along the lower Middle Fork, and the South fork. These are exciting Class II rapids through breathtaking scenic canyons.

Beginning after the Class 4 section of the North Fork, this adventure offers you all the splendor of the North Fork canyon in addition to the exciting pool drops that this river is so well known for. This trip spans 11 miles and moves from Yankee Jim’s Bridge to Lake Clementine. Groups will stop and hike “Cod Fish Creek” to an outstanding waterfall, and dine riverside on our buffet lunch. Paddle jackets and wetsuits are provided.

Participants must be strong swimmers, in good physical condition, and over 12 years of age.

Special Spring Break Trips on California’s finest white water rivers

This year WWE are again offering our South and Middle Fork Spring Break Special. When you raft either of these rivers and stay at our river base camp, you can enjoy lunch and half-price camping the night prior to all one day trips, 5 meals and 2 nights stay on our two day trips, and 8 meals and 3 nights camping on our three day trips. Splash jackets and wet suits are included at no cost in our Spring Break Special.
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 contact us for additional information.

General Information / Reservations for California River Rafting Trips

Reservations: Call early to hold your spot!! The first step in organizing your California rafting adventure is deciding on the dates that work for your group. Call our office, or go to our Make a Reservation page and see what dates are still available. Then call us to let us know which California river rafting trip you are interested in and how many people are in your group. We will invoice you and send a trip information sheet. In order for your group to hold your space, you will have 10 days to pay 50% of your total trip price. Upon WWE’s receipt of your group’s deposit, we will then send you a confirmation package. The remainder of your group’s payment is due 30 days before your trip. Last minute reservations are welcome but trips can be limited, please call for current availability.

Group Discounts: We also offer discounts for groups of 12 people or more. You receive one free spot with each group of 12 (11 pay and 1 goes free).

Group Leader Planning Kit: This is a special package designed for larger groups and is available upon request. It will help you to plan and promote your river adventure with us. Please contact us if you would like one of these kits.

Cancellations / Refunds: Cancellations made prior to 45 days will receive a full refund. However, cancellations in writing received by our office less than that time, will receive refunds less a fee of $50 per person, or 50%26; of entire trip cost (whichever is less). Making a reservation for a California river rafting trip is an important commitment, for the both of us. While we are holding your space we are turning away other groups who may be looking for the same dates, and if you cancel right before the trip, we cannot re-book.

Responsibility / Trip Insurance: Whitewater rafting, like any adventure activity involving the forces of nature, does involve some risk. Whitewater Excitement, Inc. therefore assumes no responsibility for the personal injury of trip members, the loss or destruction of personal gear, or for any related time and expenses incurred. We, therefore, require that each member sign an ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM, prior to the trip. Minors who are under age 18, must have a parent sign the form prior to the trip. Additional accident and cancellation insurance is available and protects you against medical emergency aid or evacuation. Please call for more information. FAQs.

White water rafting California vacations with Whitewater Excitement 800-750-2386 email us at fun@whitewaterexcitement.com