2017 Gila River Trip and Whitewater Training Course
2017 GILA RIVER TRIP AND WHITEWATER TRAINING COURSE
Limited to 16 participants (youth and adults) (youth must participate as part of a unit or be accompanied by another qualified adult)
Minimum qualifications: 14 years of age or older.
Adults must be in good physical condition, have passed the swimmers test, and have basic canoe/kayak skills as outlined in the merit badge books
Required Merit Badges: Swimming and Canoeing/Kayaking
Training will include 8 hours of classroom and flat water training (January 21) and 8 hours on moving water (February 11). Trip is scheduled for March 3-5, 2017.
Supervision and training by American Canoe Association Certified Instructors and BSA Aquatics Instructors.
Cost per participant: $40.00
Each participant will be responsible for their own equipment including lifejacket, paddle, and canoe/kayak.
Scouts completing this activity will be eligible to earn the Whitewater Merit Badge
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 30, 2016. Questions? CALL THE COURSE DIRECTORS, JOHN AND LYNN BRENNARD AT 623-582-9497.
Grand Canyon Council
Saturday 01-21-2017
8:00 AM MST to 5:00 PM MST Past