Paddle Craft Safety Training

Saturday, July 12, 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cherokee Scout Reservation

3296 Boy Scout Camp Road

Yanceyville, NC 

Registration closes on Tuesday, July 8 at 11:59 pm.

Paddle Craft Safety provides leaders with information and in-the-water skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies during unit boating activities. It also expands on the awareness-level of instruction offered by Safety Afloat training to include basic water rescue skills.

Paddle Craft Safety training is not a lifeguard certification.

Paddle Craft Safety training prepares adult leaders to meet the requirements of qualified supervision for a unit boating activity.

Who can attend?

The training is open to any registered adult leader and Scout or Venturer who is age 15 or older.

Cost: $30

The event fee includes lunch, training materials and supplies, and a certification patch.

Health Forms: You must bring a copy of your Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A and B) to the training.

Swimming Requirement: You must be able to pass the requirements for a Scouting America swim check.  In addition to completing the Scouting America swim check, you will participate in in-water rescue techniques.

Meals: Lunch is provided. Please bring your own snack and water bottle.

Note: The amount of time we spend in the water may increase the likelihood of feeling cool. So please bring more than one towel and a fleece-type jacket to use lakeside if you need to warm up. Also, bring a change of dry clothing and sunscreen.

Lead Instructor: Melody Rose, rosemc@guilford.org

For additional information, email bud.harrelson@scouting.org.