Schedule

FRIDAY, May 1, 2026

Check-in begins at about 12:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.  

Check in at the main gate at the Round the Bend site. 

Optional, free pre-event clinics are being scheduled.  Check back here for details. 

Here is what we have so far:  

• CPR - 3:00 PM

Tom Burroughs will lead an Adult CPR certification class with an emphasis on CPR for drowning victims.  Class is free to dues-paying ACC members. The class is limited in size and requires pre-registration. Confirm your spot here. The class will meet at the main pavilion. Bring a folding camp chair.

• Throw Ropes 101 - 4:00 PM

Come spend 45 minutes with Team Iowa and SWR instructor Glenn Harman learning about your throw rope materials and throwing techniques.  Bring your throw rope and questions, as we'll have some hands-on fun. Meet near the Used Gear Swap Shop area to the east of the main pavilion.

• Kayak Outfitting 4:00 PM

ACA Instructor Debbie Dean will go over best practices for kayak outfitting.  Meet at RV Site # 10.

• Kayak Paddles 101 - 5:00 PM

  Spend 45 minutes with Team Iowa for Kayak Paddles 101. They will discuss paddle materials, design, and cost, and the controversial question: “What’s the best blade offset?” Bring your paddle and questions for a fun, interactive discussion. Meet near the Used Gear Swap Shop area to the east of the main pavilion.

5:00 - 8:00 PM: The two Oklahoma Chapters will be cooking up "Sooner Sized" hot dogs and chips for a grab-and-go dinner.  Follow your nose to the pavilion area.  This optional dinner is $10.00.  Proceeds go to the two chapters.

6:15 PM: Instructor/support boater safety meeting near the pavilion. All on-water class volunteers must attend.

7:00 PM: Event kick-off meeting at the Round the Bend big pavilion. All event participants and volunteers should attend. Afterward, students will break into classes and meet with instructors and fellow participants. 

Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:30 - 7:15 AM: Get your body loosened up for a day of paddling led by our own Elissa Loran. Bring your yoga mat and meet on the south side of the big pavilion near the bonfire area.

6:30 - 8:00 AM: The Central Chapter will serve an optional group breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, Coffee, and O.J. Cost: $10.00.  Proceeds go to the chapter.

Students will have instruction on both land and water during the day. Instructors will set the meeting time and place for Saturday morning.  

Appx 5:00 PM: Or when Steve and Ryan say dinner is served, the Northwest Chapter will hold its traditional catfish fry fundraiser. Cost $20.00. We will be entertained by TBA.  Afterward, we'll have our General ACC Meeting.  All dues-paying ACC members are asked to attend and vote at this meeting.  We will be electing and/or re-electing officers, among other business.  Later Saturday evening, we will have an epic "bonfire" near the pavilion.  You won't want to miss this.

sunDAY, May 4, 2026

6:30 - 7:15 AM: Get your body loosened up for a day of paddling led by our own Elissa Loran. Bring your yoga mat and meet on the south side of the big pavilion near the bonfire area.

6:30 - 8:00 AM: The River Valley Chapter will get us fueled for another big day with a pancake breakfast.  Cost $10.00.  Proceeds to the chapter.

Students will then have on-water instruction until mid to late afternoon.  The school will be over when the last class arrives back at camp.  That is usually around 4 or 5 PM.  Early departures are highly discouraged and, for logistical and safety reasons, may require you to skip on water activities on Sunday.