Canoeing Merit Badge and Paddle Craft Safety

June 1, 2025

The Three Fires Council BSA, in partnership with the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center, is ready to challenge Scouts to learn and earn their Canoeing Merit Badge.  Paddle Craft Safety will be offered for adults at the same time.

Our team of Instructors boasts accomplishments including Eagle Scouts and Scout Leaders with decades of experience in lake, river, whitewater, and Boundary Waters paddling. 

•WHAT- Canoeing Merit Badge or Paddle Craft Safety (adult)
•WHERE- The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont, IL 60439
•WHEN- 6/1/25    8:00 am-4:00 pm
•Cost for MB- $60.00 fee covers Counselors, Canoes/Kayaks, Paddles/PFDs, permits, snacks and drinks (bring your own lunch).  0 for Paddle Craft Safety with an additional work day
•On land requirements and the PCS test will be cover at a later date to be announced.
•PREREQUISITES- Successful completion of the BSA Swim test; completion of Merit Badge workbook, and review of requirements

Paddlecraft Safety Course will have a classroom session May 29th at 7pm at the council office.

•Space is limited. Register now!!

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