A refreshing challenge for body, soul and spirit!
What to expect
During these days, we will dive into (literally) the basics of whitewater kayaking. Together with a maximum of 7 other participants, you will learn the basics of paddling techniques and boat handling, as well as how to read flowing water.
These paddling days are suitable for both beginners and slightly advanced paddlers, and the program is designed to ensure that everyone gets their money’s worth. The course is led by experienced canoe instructor Lukas Barth from Outdoor Engadin and supported by kayak guide Olly Wroe and myself, Lukas Brunner.
We will make our first attempts at paddling on calm water and then continue in small steps on the river. For the slightly more advanced, there will also be an opportunity to practice or further refine the Eskimo roll. Depending on the number of advanced paddlers, we will sometimes split into two groups on the river.
Just as it is important to know in kayaking that you are always going where your eyes are focsued on, it is also crucial in life in general to know where we place our focus. During daily short devotions and sharing times with Olly Wroe (from Tauernhof, Austria), we want to refocus our eyes on Jesus, and allow Him to encourage and challenge us.
Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone for a bit and take on this adventure?
We look forward to seeing you!
Important: This camp will be in German and English. Olly, our guest speaker, only speaks English, but we will translate his input if necessary.
Accommodation
Here you can find more details about the accommodation.
Team
Lukas & Eva Brunner
- Hosting couple
- Born 1974 and 1975 and living in Lavin since the year 2000
- Parents of three daughters
- Luke is self-employed as a Guitar Builder since 1995 and as a pioneer he loves developing new Ideas and working with people
- Eva is a Peadiatric nurse and medical secretary, but is now full time engaged with our guest house and programs and takes care of some admin work for Luke’s business
- Together they studied at Capernwray Harbour Bible School in 1999-2000
- Both have been involved in youth ministry for many years
- Luke loves craftsmanship and adventure, outdoor activities and photography
- Eva loves reading, pottery and being creative, walks with good friends
Olly Wroe
- Guest speaker for the days
- Born in Sheffield, England, in 1995
- Trained as an outdoor guide for skiing, canoeing, and kayaking
- Worked as an instructor at Abernethy Nethybridge and has been Dean of Students at Tauernhof in Austria since 2021
- He enjoys downhill mountain biking, kayaking, action in the mountains, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream 🙂
Lukas Barth
- Professional kayak guide at Outdoor Engadin
- Born in Basel in 1970
- Dipl. phil. II, biologist/zoologist
Specialist area: population biology/ecology - Canoe instructor with federal certificate sportartenlehrer.ch | SKV
- Expert / Trainer Canoe esa | J+S | SKV
- Adult Sports Expert esa
- Many years of professional experience in sports instruction at private institutions, universities, technical colleges, and schools
Annalena & Simon Graubner
- Our new staff members!
- Both born in 1998 in Germany and living in Lavin since August 2025
- married since summer 2022
- Worked and met at Tauernhof Austria as volunteers
- Simon is working with Luke at Brunner Guitars and is trained as an Electronics Technician
- Annalena works at the little store in town and at Chasa Perspectiva
- Simon loves outdoor sports especially rock climbing and playing the guitar
- Annalena loves being creative, designing cards and being outdoors
Dates
Start: Friday May 22nd, 6pm with dinner, arrival possible after 4pm in the afternoon
End: Tuesday May 26th, morning around 11am
Getting here
The Chasa Perspectiva is only a one minute walk from the train station in Lavin! If you plan to travel by car here’s the Link to plan your trip.
What to bring
Cloths for all weather conditions, if available bring your own kayak equipment.
A more detailed list will be sent out with some further infos after registration.
Insurance
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant
Costs
– Accommodation & meals including tourist tax, transports and organisation:
CHF 300,- / € 330,-
– 4-day whitewater kayaking course including equipment: CHF 350.-/€ 380.-
– Discount if you bring your own equipment: CHF 80.-/€ 85.-
Total (everything included): CHF 650.-/€ 710.- (minus CHF 80.-/€ 85.- if you bring your own equipment)
Registration KAYAK DAYS May 22nd – 26th 2026
We will send you a confirmation after receiving your registration. Further details about the program and the packing list will follow later. Please don’t hesitate to send us an email or call us if you have any further questions before submitting the registration.
Should you not receive any response after submitting the registration within 3 days, please contact us as well by email or give us call. Thank you!