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BSA Whitewater Merit Badge Instruction

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Available mid-March through end of September

Minimum age: Depends on the raft trip taken in conjunction with the Instruction

• Classroom (approx 2 hours) the day before
• On-water instruction during rafting trip
• BSA registered Youth Instructors
• Meets at our main location
• Raft trip must be scheduled separately

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This class includes both a classroom and on-water component designed to aid the scout in completing the Whitewater Merit Badge. The classroom work (approx 2 hours) must be completed prior to the on-water instruction.

Note: This class covers Whitewater Merit Badge Requirements 4-13. Scouts should complete Requirements 1-3 prior to attending this class. All scouts should be able to swim and feel comfortable in moving water. Scouts must fully participate in the on-water activities and pass a written test to earn the Certification of Completion. LessΔ

Pricing:

• $10/person; Minimum of 10 scouts
  

Raft Guide School

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Tues, May 21 through Sun, May 26, 2013
Tues, June 4 through Sun, June 9, 2013

• Lunch provided all 6 days
• 3 days instruction by a senior trip leader
• Custom matching with a Training Assistant based on strengths/weaknesses for the remaining 3 days
• All equipment rentals provided during class
• On-site camping during class
• Meets at our main location

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This school is designed to teach you the basics of raft guiding. The first half of the class consists of 3 full days of on-water and classroom work, designed to get you in the back of a boat as quickly as possible. The remaining 3 days are spent 'on the stick', that is, in the back of a boat, with customers. Topics covered include boat control, river reading skills, customer service/handling, basic river rescue techniques. LessΔ

Pricing:

• $250/person
• Note: Candidates for employment at Sheltowee Trace Outfitters may take the guide training class at a reduced rate of $75/person. However, employment is not guaranteed and is dependent on the candidate's attitude and progress during the class.

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• Sheltowee Trace Outfitters

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