2012 Council Sponsored Training - Troop 1855 will Participate
Youth Whitewater Training
The Middle Tennessee Council was the first and is still one of the few Councils to offer this training. Whitewater Canoeing and Kayaking is a great high adventure activity for your Scout.
This course is taught for both kayaks and canoes and at all skill levels - Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
The training can be taken as a Troop or Crew activity or by individual Scouts.
Kayaking Prerequisites:
- Previous Youth Whitewater Canoe School
- 12 years or older
- 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
- Canoeing Merit Badge (if applicable)
- BSA Swimmer
- Signed Permission Slip
- Annual Health and Medical Record
Canoeing Prerequisites
- 12 years or older
- 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
- BSA Swimmer
- Signed Permission Slip
- Annual Health and Medical Record
Note: Boats, PFDs, paddles, spray skirts and helmets will be provided.
Whitewater Training Dates
Youth Session: July 28 - 29, 2012
Hiwassee River
Cost: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Limit: 60 participants
- Kayak - 30 participants
- Canoe - 30 participants
Course Director: John Harding
Do you have questions? Contact us at (615) 642-0954 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Click here to download the registration form.










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