Volunteer Training: Small Craft Safety (Canoe/Kayak/SUP), 9/13/25, 9 a.m.
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Date: Sat Sep 13, 9:00 AM EDT - Sat Sep 13, 5:00 PM EDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Volunteers

Location: Camp Indian Echo, 11004 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
Who Can Attend: Adults
Adult Event Fee: $5 per adult
Registration Deadline: 8/31/2025   
 
This event has no-show clause applied to our GSWCF Cancellation Policy. If a volunteer fails to notify us and does not show up for the scheduled event, they will be charged the full cost of the training provided ($45). See Cancellation Policy below for more details.

This training qualifies troop leaders to take Girl Scouts canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding at Camp Indian Echo or on small lakes in Florida. Participants should have prior experience with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboards.

Learning Objectives:
- Learn basic safety guidelines for canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding
- Learn to recognize, prevent, and respond to aquatic emergencies
- Learn how to prevent small craft accidents, injuries, and fatalities
- Understand the responsibilities of small craft trip planning, supervision, and emergency preparation
- Learn how to rescue yourself and others when supervising canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle-boarding activities
- Understand and perform self-rescue skills for aquatic emergencies

Confirmation Email: 
Will be sent out two weeks before the event start date. Please print, complete, sign, and bring with you to check-in at the event. 
 
Refund/Cancellation Guidelines:  
*      All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and sent directly to info@gswcf.org 
*      There will be no refunds or transfers for no-shows. Please refer to the training description for information regarding potential no-show fees. 
*      Refund requests received on or after 8/31/2025 will not be eligible for a refund, except in extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case request. 
*      For questions about this event, please contact Adult Learning at adultlearning@gswcf.org. 
*      Click here to fill out the form for a waitlist spot if this event is sold out. Please note, this does not guarantee your registration into the event.

 

NJ