River Runners

06/06/2026

Today we wrapped up our first week of private boaters guide school. What an amazing group of people that came together to learn about the river and how to guide their friends and family down it!

🌊Starting on Monday June 8th we have another session beginning and have spots available. Check out our bio to sign up🌊

05/09/2026

We’ve received a lot of questions regarding water levels of the American rivers. Here is a short summary of what the 2026 water season is going to look like. Don’t hesitate to DM us with any questions!

05/08/2026

We are excited to announce River Runners is hosting a Swiftwater Rescue Course!

🛟Level IV ACA
🛟May 21-22
📍Nugget Campground
ℹ️ For more information or to sign up check out the link in our bio!

05/05/2026

Surfing, scouting, and smiling our way down river with scouts!

Make sure to check out our website for Merit Badge info (link in bio)!

04/12/2026

🌀Before and after the North Fork of the American River! We had an incredible day out there and can’t wait to go back🌀

01/13/2026

☀️ Are you looking for a summer day camp for 2026? ☀️

Check out RIVER KIDS youth whitewater rafting guide school -- for kids aged 6-16, located on the South Fork of the American River.

→ Full days on the river
→ Hands-on learning
→ Expert River Runners instructors
→ Unforgettable adventure
→ Lunch & Snacks provided
→ All safety gear & transportation included
→ No experience neccessary!

2- and 3-day sessions available in June & July 2026.
Learn more here or sign up today!
🔗https://riverkidsusa.com/

🌊 We love to talk about rafting 🌊
Call or text us at 530-622-5110

01/08/2026

🌊Merit Badge Two Day🌊
☀️Our Boy Scouts of America two day is educationally focused. Day one is a mini whitewater guide school. Day two you get to control your own inflatable kayak! After these two days your scouts will receive both their Kayaking Merit Badge and Whitewater Merit Badge.
☀️To book and for more information visit https://riverrunnersusa.com/youth-programs/south-fork-2-day-scouts-merit-badge/ or visit the link in our bio!

12/23/2025

☀️RIVER KIDS 2026 Registration Is Open!☀️

River Runners launched our own youth whitewater rafting guide school in 2025. It was a blast, and we can't wait for summer 2026!

🔗 Check out https://riverkidsusa.com/ for more info and online registration.

We are offering 2- and 3-day sessions in 2026.
🗓️ 2-Day Session Dates:
June 22-23, 2026

🗓️ 3-Day Session Dates:
June 28 - 30, 2026
July 5 - 7, 2026
July 12 - 14, 2026
July 19 - 21, 2026
July 26 - 28, 2026

RIVER KIDS is a hands-on whitewater education day camp on the South Fork American River where students spend full days on the water learning real river skills with expert River Runners guides.

Students practice gear prep, raft rigging, paddle strokes, teamwork, reading current, navigating rapids, and rescue fundamentals -- plus plenty of river fun: swimming, wave surfing, island-hopping, exploring, rock-jumping, and more!

📍Camp Lotus, South Fork American River, California
👉 Learn more / register @ https://riverkidsusa.com/
📧 Email us at: [email protected]
📞 Call or text: 530-622-5110

A Youth Guide School Run By California Whitewater Pros. Real Rapids, Real Skills, Unforgettable Fun. Learn river safety and guiding skills through hands-on adventure from expert instructors passionate about whitewater education.

12/05/2025

🌊Applications are open for Pro Guide School🌊
If you are looking to make your break into the rafting world and want to learn how to guide class III, this course will be perfect for you!

Dates: June 15-21, 2026
For more info check out the link in our bio🌊

11/27/2025

Thank you to everyone that has gone down the river with us! Our little river family is beyond grateful today and everyday. Happy Thanksgiving!