Date: Sat May 16, 9:00 AM EST - Sun May 17, 12:00 PM EST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
During this overnight training, adult volunteers will complete both
Introduction to Paddling and Level I Paddling Training in one weekend
at Camp Welaka.
Introduction to Paddling is the
prerequisite course that provides you with the strong foundation in
canoeing skills and knowledge to then take Level 1 Paddling Training.
Conditions on the water can change quickly and having the skills to
maneuver your canoe are essential when planning to become a
canoe-trained volunteer leading girls in canoeing activities.
Training Objectives: By the end of this training, you will
demonstrate proficiency in the following,
1. Proper use and fit
of a PFD and paddle
2. The parts of a paddle and canoe
3.
Nine common canoeing strokes
4. Steering and control of a
canoe,
5. Care, use, and storage of canoeing equipment
Level 1 Paddling Training is required to lead canoeing
activities at programs, camporees/in-gatherings, and taking your troop
flat water canoeing. There will be a quiz at the end of the training
to check your knowledge of the material covered before the trainer
will sign your GSSEF Training Card. A GSSEF Training Card will be
provided; if you have a card from previous GSSEF trainings, please
bring it with you so all your training is documented together.
Training Objectives:
1. Learn and implement canoe safety
procedures to minimize risk during the activity
2. Learn to
properly care for canoeing equipment and procedures for removing and
storing canoes, paddles, and PFDs
3. Learn canoe strokes,
terminology, and best practices
4. Hone your canoeing skills to
be able to effectively teach girls how to canoe
All
participants must wear closed toe, closed heel shoes with socks while
walking around the camp property as well as shirts with sleeves (no
tank tops, crop tops or other sleeveless shirts are permitted at
camp). Additional shoes will be required for the canoeing portions. NO
CROCS, SANDALS or FLIP FLOPS are permitted at camp. Please dress with
the weather in mind.
Participants must be good swimmers
and confident in the water.
Participants will receive a
packing list for what to bring to stay over at camp for the weekend.
The program fee includes lunch and dinner on Saturday as well as
breakfast and lunch on Sunday along with the cost of both
trainings.
Registration will close 05/10/2026.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
