Learn basic water rescue and the skills girls need for a successful canoe or kayak adventure. Skills learned include launching, carrying, entering the water, paddling, and maneuvering a canoe and kayak in a small lake or river. You will be required to get in the water and capsize your vessel for this course.
This class is taught in a blended learning format. The online portion (accessed via gsLearn) must be completed by 12:00 pm the day prior to the in-person training. You will receive an email confirmation from council regarding the course information after the registration closes and will be required to sign a Small Craft Safety Training: Canoe and Kayak Recipient Use Agreement prior to downloading the learning module materials.
Upon successful completion of both components of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of completion valid for two years that qualifies the volunteer to lead girls in flatwater canoe and kayak activities.
The course requires a minimum of 4 participants. Cost is $10 per person.
Registration closes 04/15/2025. Refunds and cancellations cannot be processed after 04/15/2025.
All cancellation and refund requests must be received in writing by 04/15/2025 at customercare@gsgcf.org.