US National Whitewater Center
Charlotte, NC

As a part of the Emerging Leader retreat, students will spend the day rafting at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC for a teambuilding activity. Lunch and rafting fees will be provided. 

We have included the link to the Whitewater Center to help answer questions about the facility and the rafting experience.  www.usnwc.org 

Each participant MUST print and complete the Waiver and Release Form.  If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must also fill out a portion of the form.

Whitewater Rafting
Home of the largest man-made re-circulating river in the world - the USNWC provides safe, exciting guided rafting adventures through non-stop class II-IV whitewater rapids for rafters age 8 and above, and at all experience and skill levels.

The USNWC rafting experience is similar to skiing - your group will paddle down one whitewater channel and then ride a lift back to the top for your next run. All raft trips include a professional guide, a short orientation program on the fundamentals of rafting and essential safety information, and all the equipment you need.

Our trip will consist of two separate rafting experiences.  We will begin in the morning with the family/beginner rafting to accommodate beginners.  After lunch we will participate in the adventure rafting experience where we will get a chance to put our new skills to practice.

What to wear:
Bathing suit/shorts/t-shirt (rash guards or quick drying clothing is ideal.)
Secure footwear with a heel strap (old sneakers, water shoes or sandals with a rubber sole are suggested.)
Eyeglass strap
Sunscreen

What to bring:
Towel
A change of clothes and shoes
Signed Waiver and Release Form