Small Watercraft SIG Weekend
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Date: Fri May 01, 6:00 PM CDT - Sun May 03, 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors
Small Watercraft is a special interest group for girls Cadette and up. This weekend will focus on Kayaking skills and water rescue training. To participate in the Small Watercraft programs, girls must be a current Girl Scout Member and be a member of the Small Watercraft Special Interest Group (to register for the group please join troop #911224). The SIG meets for practice toward GSSJC paddling levels based on age in canoes, kayaks and Stand-Up Paddleboards.
Girls must be Cadettes or higher to join this Special Interest Group. Girls should be confident in their swimming skills. The GSSJC Proficient Swimmer test will be conducted by the SIG. Girls paddling off GSSJC Property must pass this test to paddle in moving water or off GSSJC property.
 
Girls should arrive on Friday evening already having eaten dinner. Saturday meals and Sunday Breakfast will be provided.
 
Note: Cadette and UP. This weekend Girls will stay at Misty Meadows Ranch, and transport to Robinwood for paddling activities.
 
Drop-off and Supervision: This is a drop-off event, adults do not stay (Girl Scout ratio will be met by facilitators.)
 
Hosted By: GSSJC 
Tagalongs: No tagalongs are allowed at this event.  
Bring: GirlPermission Slip/Medical Form; AdultEmergency Slip. Bedding, toiletries, towels, two swimsuits, water shoes or extra pair of shoes to get wet, sunglasses, insect repellent, glasses keeper, hats, sunscreen, paddling gloves or bicycle gloves (optional but great to have).
 
Contact:Morgan Burns, 713-292-0300, customerservice@sjgs.org
 
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