SANDWICH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Paddling and Practical Leadership: RideAway’s Junior Guide Program in Sandwich
A five-day counselor-apprentice program for 14–15 year olds that combines on-water paddling and water-safety training with hands-on leadership and camp operations experience.
Five Days of Paddling and Practical Leadership: RideAway’s Junior Guide Program in Sandwich.
In Sandwich, Massachusetts, RideAway’s Junior Guides condenses the rhythms of waterfront camp life into a focused, five-day counselor-apprentice program for 14–15 year olds. Participants spend the week developing on-water skills, water-safety know-how and workplace-ready leadership while working alongside RideAway staff running camp activities and maintaining equipment in a small, hands-on setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on paddling and water-safety training
Daily on-water training is central to the week: participants receive paddling instruction and water-safety education that build competence and confidence on the water.
Real-world leadership and counselor experience
The program places teens into an apprentice role alongside staff, giving them practical counselor tasks—leading games, assisting programs and developing public-speaking and supervisory skills in a supervised environment.
Practical skills: equipment management and customer service
Alongside paddling and safety work, junior guides learn equipment upkeep, customer-service interactions and the operations side of running a waterfront program—skills that translate to seasonal work.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
The week unfolds as a mix of coached skill sessions and supervised responsibility: mornings and early afternoons are devoted to on-water paddling and water-safety instruction while participants also rotate through practical tasks—helping run activities, maintaining equipment and engaging with campers under RideAway staff guidance. The environment is hands-on and mentorship-driven, aimed at building confidence and job-ready skills.
THE WATER
Hands-on paddling and water-safety training
Daily on-water training is central to the week: participants receive paddling instruction and water-safety education that build competence and confidence on the water.
THE ROLE
Real-world leadership and counselor experience
The program places teens into an apprentice role alongside staff, giving them practical counselor tasks—leading games, assisting programs and developing public-speaking and supervisory skills in a supervised environment.
JOB READY
Practical skills: equipment management and customer service
Alongside paddling and safety work, junior guides learn equipment upkeep, customer-service interactions and the operations side of running a waterfront program—skills that translate to seasonal work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Five-day program meeting daily from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
The program includes on-water paddling and water-safety instruction; check RideAway Adventures for a specific gear list and any recommended water clothing or personal items.
Enrollment is extremely limited: only two junior guides are accepted per week.
Run by RideAway Adventures in Sandwich, MA as a counselor/apprentice training program for 14–15 year olds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the RideAway Junior Guide Program?
The program runs for five days, meeting daily from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
What ages are eligible to participate?
The program is designed specifically for 14–15 year olds.
What activities will participants do?
Participants receive on-water paddling instruction, water-safety training and assist with camp programs, games, equipment maintenance and customer-service tasks alongside RideAway staff.
How many junior guides are accepted each week?
Only two junior guides are accepted per week.
Will participants get leadership or job experience?
Yes—participants gain practical leadership development, public-speaking practice and job-ready skills through hands-on counselor and operations tasks.