Experience Whitewater in a Weekend!

Come to experience some of the best Whitewater Park in Wisconsin at Wausau Whitewater Park.  Open to all BSA Scouts/Scouters 13 and up, parents, and leaders.

This introductory class is designed for anyone who wants to try whitewater kayaking. The class begins indoors with basic safety instructions and then moves to the water.    A team of certified instructors will assist you with outfitting your gear.  Once outfitted, you will start your experience in the pond, on flat water, learning various rescues and paddle strokes and building your confidence in whitewater boats.     Here, you will learn how to avoid rocks and what to do if you hit one, ferrying and turning (peelouts).  You can run the entire course and even run the full course in a duo with a professional paddler.  

Be ready to get wet. Scouts need to be a minimum of 13 years of age, have the BSA swimmer classification, and have a completed Medical form. 

NOTE: If working towards a Merit Badge, you may not be able to complete the entire Merti Badge in one session or weekend due to the number of requirements.  The team will assist you in the completion; however, multiple sessions may be needed to fulfill all the requirements.

Please complete and bring the following waivers with you: 

• Wausau Whitewater Waiver
• ACA Waiver

Camping:

• There is no lodging provided for this event.

Bring your own food.

For more information: contact  Miki Gould at 920-740-0098 for more information.