Volunteer Training: Open Water (Canoe/Kayak/SUP), 3/22/26, 2 p.m.
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Date: Sun Mar 22, 2:00 PM EST - 5:30 PM EST
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Volunteers

Location: Camp Wai Lani, 500 Wai Lani Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Who Can Attend:  Adults

Adult Event Fee $10 per adult 

Registration Deadline: 3/8/2026

 

Prerequisite: Small Craft Safety Canoe/Kayak/SUP Training

 

Learn how to safely use the canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards at Camp Wai Lani. Please note this training does not qualify volunteers to take their girls canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding on open or coastal waters off GSWCF property.

Learning Objectives
- Understand the requirements to take girls canoe, kayak, and paddle boarding at Camp Wai Lani
- Learn how to look up tides and determine appropriate conditions for canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle boarding at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand winds, currents, water terrain, and safety in situations at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand desired outcomes of girls using watercraft at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand float plan requirements and communication required by the ranger
- Learn how to rescue others when supervising canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle-boarding activities at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand and preform basic water strokes
- Learn and demonstrate how to clean and store gear at Camp Wai Lani

 

Completion of this training does not guarantee automatic approval or certification. This course is designed to prepare volunteers to lead Girl Scout programming independently and responsibly. To be approved, participants must demonstrate the learning objectives above and be able to apply it to real-life situations when appropriate. Final approval is at the discretion of the trainer, based on the participant's engagement, preparedness, and ability to meet the standards required to ensure girl safety and uphold Girl Scout values.


Confirmation Email:
Will be sent out two weeks before the event start date. Important: The confirmation email will includes required prework, packing lists, trainer contact information and other important details need to prepare for the day of the training.

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 3/8/2026 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.


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