Master the Water:
Canoeing Merit Badge
or Paddle Craft Safety

Are you ready to level up your paddling game?

The Three Fires Council, in partnership with the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center, invites you to a premier paddling experience. This isn't just a "check-the-box" course—you’ll be learning from a world-class team of Eagle Scouts and veteran leaders with decades of experience navigating everything from calm lakes to high-adrenaline whitewater and the rugged Boundary Waters.

• Canoeing Merit Badge: Dive into the fundamentals of strokes, safety, and teamwork.
• Master the Water: Paddle Craft Safety

Canoeing Merit Badge Pamphlet

Paddlecraft Safey Training (2 Sessions)

Classroom: May 27 - 7pm to 9:30pm
Norris Council Service Center 
415 N 2nd Street St. Charles

Water Day: June 7, 8:00am to 4:00 pm
Silver Springs State Park 13608 Fox Road, Yorkville,

BSA Paddle Craft Safety (Scouting America) Requirements:

• Prerequisites: Minimum age 15, current Safety Afloat training, and passing the Swimmer Test.
• Training Focus: Covers skills for canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard, including trip preparation and rescue techniques.
• Supervision: Requires qualified adult supervision (21+) for all activities.