Date: Sun Sep 20, 9:00 AM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
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: 9/6/2026
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. Please review Essential Eligibility Criteria for this course below:
Breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing)
Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water
Independently hold head upright without neck / head support
Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with assistance of a companion
Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket
Get on / off or in / out of a paddlecraft independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
Independently get out and from under a capsized paddlecraft
Remount or reenter the paddlecraft following deep water capsize independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
Maintain a safe body position while attempting skills, activities and rescues
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
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. 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 9/6/2026 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.
NJ
