Class excursions and educational trips on the water for schools and summer camps.
As a physical education teacher myself, I see every day how much children need more active, hands-on experiences. The world of water is, in my view, a vastly underused playground — and an endlessly exciting one. Some kids who won't run a lap in gym class will happily paddle for half a day without even realising they've done something physically demanding. My mission is to bring children and young people closer to the water: to give them unforgettable experiences while teaching them about the risks involved and how to stay safe. Veeretked offers school trips, class excursions, and children's adventure tours on Estonia's rivers and lakes. All of our guides hold professional certifications, are highly experienced and qualified, and have completed water safety and tour leadership training — ensuring every participant has a safe and truly memorable adventure.
Kayaking & Rafting Trips
A guided kayaking or (pack)rafting trip on Estonia's scenic rivers — the Võhandu, Avijõgi, Rannapungerja, Kääpa, or Põltsamaa. Trips last 2–4 hours and are suitable from middle school age upward. All equipment is provided and no prior experience is needed. The ideal class trip — where students connect with nature and discover the power of teamwork.
Water Safety Day
On a Water Safety Day, we introduce children to a range of watercraft — kayaks, rafts, and packrafts — and teach them how to behave safely on and around water. The day combines hands-on practice on the water with an engaging session covering safety rules, boat types, and essential knowledge for any water adventure. We run these events on smaller lakes near schools, including mill ponds and reservoirs. Activities are tailored to each school level: students in grades 4–9 paddle independently, while younger children explore the water together with our guides on rafts. A perfect addition to outdoor learning days, children's trips, and summer camps.
Raftball
Raftball is a team ball game played on packrafts, where two teams compete head-to-head on the water. It builds teamwork, sparks fierce competition, and delivers plenty of laughs along the way. Suitable for groups of 10 or more. The game is played on packrafts — soft, inflatable boats that are remarkably stable and fun to manoeuvre. Getting wet is part of the experience, so this activity is best enjoyed when the water has warmed up for the season. An unforgettable, action-packed addition to any summer camp or sports day that kids will be talking about for years.
Packraft Experience
A packraft is a lightweight inflatable boat weighing under 4 kg, at home on any stretch of water. We introduce children to this innovative piece of adventure kit — how to inflate it, launch it, and steer it. A fantastic opportunity to try something completely new. Ideal for children's and school trips, giving students a safe and exciting first taste of a whole new type of boating.
Is a water trip suitable for a class excursion or field trip?
Yes. Our guided water trips work well as a class excursion, field trip or school trip. It is an outdoor and active learning day in nature where children gain hands-on experience and movement. We adapt the programme to the school year and the group’s wishes.
What ages are the school and youth programmes suitable for?
Our programmes suit all school years — from year 1 to upper secondary — as well as summer camps and youth groups. We adapt the programme to age and group needs.
How do I book a field trip or school trip for a class?
Write to us with your group size, preferred date and the children’s ages, and we will put together a suitable programme and quote. We reply within 1 business day. We can come to a body of water near your school anywhere in Estonia.
Is prior experience needed?
No. Our certified guides explain everything on site. All equipment — boats, paddles and life jackets — is provided by us.
Where are the events held?
We can come to a body of water near your school — a lake, reservoir or calm river. If needed, we will find a suitable location ourselves.
Class excursion, educational trip, or water activities for summer camps.
Looking for an exciting class excursion, educational outing, or nature trip for your students? Or perhaps water-based activities for a summer camp that are safe, accessible, and genuinely thrilling for young people? Veeretked has you covered.
We organise kayaking and rafting adventures for schools — perfect as class excursions, educational field trips, outdoor learning days, or active learning programmes. We cover water safety, introduce students to different types of watercraft, and deliver activities that build teamwork, communication, and class cohesion.
We come to the water body that suits your school best, anywhere in Estonia — or we can plan a route closest to you.
In summer, we also partner with children's camps to play Raftball on packrafts, run rafting rallies, and organise all kinds of fun water games. All you need is a larger pond or a small mill lake — we adapt every water activity to suit the age group and size of your group.
Interested? Send us your group size, preferred date, and the age of your students — we'll put together a programme tailored just for you. We reply within 1 business day.
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