Date: Sat Apr 26, 9:00 AM PST - Sun Apr 27, 1:00 PM PST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
This training has both an online and an in-person component and
participation in both is mandatory in order to receive credit for
participating. Upon completion of this training and pending instructor
approval, you will be qualified for three years to take Girl Scouts
out on canoes and kayaks at GSOSW properties and other flatwater
locations deemed safe by the qualified individual.
Participant Information
- This course does not include lifeguarding training or certification.
- GSOSW volunteer trainings are adult, member-only and council-only, events. Please make other arrangements for your children.
- Participants traveling to attend this training are welcome to stay overnight at the property the Friday evening before the training begins in addition to Saturday evening. After registering, please reach out to answers@girlscoutsosw.org to make arrangements.
- A confirmation email with additional details, including a packing list, will be sent a few days before the training.
Online Portion
A week prior to the training date you will be assigned the required online portion of the training through gsLearn. After you receive the assignment email from gsLearn, you will be able to log into your myGS account, click on gsLearn, and view the Small Craft Safety Training listed on your homepage. This course contains approximately one hour of training videos and a knowledge check. You will not be permitted to participate in the in-person training and skills test if you do not complete and pass all modules in the online course by the Wednesday prior to the in-person training.
In-Person Portion
The in-person portion of the training will be held at Camp
Cleawox and takes place from 9:00am on Saturday 4/26 to 1:00pm on
Sunday 4/27. The in-person session requires strenuous
physical activity. You will be in and out of the cold water during all
outdoor components. Some of the skills include: Using clothing in the
water to create a personal flotation device, swimming with and without
a PFD, tipping and righting water craft in the water, paddling and
solo navigating in the water.
Price
$50/adult. This training has been generously subsidized by the
Theda Family Endowment.
Supplies
A confirmation email with additional details, including a
packing list, will be sent a few days before the training.
Pre-Requisite Training Requirements
Online pre-work: You will not be permitted to
participate in the in-person training and skills test if you do not
complete and pass all modules in the online course by the Wednesday
prior to the in-person training.
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
- Registration for this training closes on April 13, 2025.
- Request for cancellation/refund must be submitted via email to answers@girlscoutsosw.org by this date in order to receive a refund less the cancellation fee for this training ($25).
- No refunds will be given after the cancellation deadline.
- If the number of registrants does not meet the required minimum by the cancellation deadline, the training will be cancelled and participants will be notified and fully refunded.
