High Adventure Canoeing Training

September 26-28

Does your unit have a dynamic outdoor program that includes water sports activities? Have you taken a canoe trip with youth? Have you considered doing a weekend canoeing campout? How about a longer trip – a weeklong trip?

High Adventure programs bring out the best in youth. The first day is a bit of a struggle, but soon, their skill level improves, and they take up the challenge to complete the trip. High Adventure activities are a great way to retain older youth in a Scouting unit and deliver the promise of Scouting.

To undertake such a journey, every participant must learn the basic skills required. On September 26-28, Tidewater Council will provide training for participants to learn and understand the basic skills for canoe trips.

Course Curriculum

• Planning the trip
• Working a budget
• Making reservations
• Keeping costs affordable
• How to conduct work-up trips to ensure everyone is prepared to complete the trip
• Two nights of camping
• Two days of cooking
• And much more

Itinerary

Friday, September 26: The training will begin at Camp Baker in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake.

Saturday, September 27: Participants will travel by canoe along the scenic Intercoastal Waterway. The trip will include transiting the locks at Great Bridge, and will end at Camp Moonyah. Participants will camp for the night at Camp Moonyah.

Sunday, September 28: The course will conclude around noon on Sunday.

Cost and Materials

The cost for the course is $35.00 per person. This fee includes food, canoe rental, course materials, and the camping fee.

Participants will bring their personal gear. A pre-meeting, with the date to be determined by participants, will include instructions on proper gear and how to waterproof.

Participant Qualifications

This course is designed for adults. A unit leader who registers for the course may bring one senior youth with them. Senior youth are the ones who would become crew leaders.

Space is limited. High Adventure trips are held in small groups, normally no more than twelve. 

Contact

For further information, contact Jeffrey Irving at 757-646-5218