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The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Savannah Office are offering the following courses:
Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety-canoe
Friday May 16, 2008 | 5pm to 9pm
Saturday May 17, 2008 | 8am to 12pm
Camp Low, Savannah GA
Cost: $40.00
This course certifies adults to lead/instruct others during flat water/lake canoeing activities.
Moving Water, White Water and River Canoeing
Saturday May 17, 2008 | 3pm to 6pm
Camp Low, Savannah GA
Cost: $30.00
This course certifies adults to lead/instruct others during moving water,
white water and river canoeing.
Instructor of Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety
Saturday May 17, 2008 | 12:30pm to 3pm
Camp Low, Savannah GA
Cost: $40.00
This course certifies adults to certify others in these classes.
Pre requisites; Red Cross FIT, current certified in BWR & SCS, good canoeing
and swimming skills
To register for these courses contact Dee Roy, registrar at 912-236-1517 or denniner@girlscouting.org
To ask questions regarding these courses contact Christine Pendergast, Adult Development at 912-236-1517 or christinep@girlscouting.org.
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American Canoe Association (ACA) Whitewater Kayak
Instructor Certification Course
May 10-11 - Instructor Development Workshop
May 16-18 - Instructor Certification Exam
Ocoee River, Tennessee | Trainer: Larry Sellars
The purpose of an IDW is to give Instructor Candidates an idea of what they need to know or learn to successfully complete an ICE. These classes are loaded with great information, learning theory, teaching methods, paddling skills, rescue work and technical knowledge. You can bring your own kayaks, and you will also need your PFD, paddle, and paddle clothing appropriate for the weather. Please bring food and snacks for yourself as well.
The cost of the certification course is $450.00 plus the ACA fees listed below.
The following items are required….
- A desire to learn new teaching methods, increase your own paddling skills and have fun.
- An American Canoe Association Instructor’s Manual. I will have these for you, along with lots of handout materials. Also, please bring paper, pen and a comfortable chair.
- Your American Canoe Association number. You must be a member of the American Canoe Association ($40) and register with the Safety Education and Instruction Council (SEIC) ($25) to participate in this course (acanet.org). Applications will be available on Saturday if you are not already a member of the American Canoe Association.
For more information, or to register, please contact Larry Sellars at 423-240-0224 or by email at lsellars7@comcast.net.
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| KAHDALEA AND CHOSATONGA
In the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The American Canoeing Association has it's annual fundraising event the ACA Dixie Paddling School. We are hosting it this year at Camp Chosatonga for Boys. Please note that the ACA Dixie Paddling School is offering:
ACA Essentials of River Canoe Instructor Course May 19-21, 2008
ACA Whitewater Canoe Instructor Course May 19-23, 2008
ACA Whitewater Kayak Instructor Course May 19-23, 2008
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Landmark Learning Swiftwater Rescue Courses
ACA Swiftwater Rescue (SWR)
When: May 24 – 25 or July 19 – 20
Where : Landmark Learning Campus, Cullowhee, NC
This 2-day course is the most comprehensive training for whitewater trip leaders and involves hands-on practice time and advanced rescues including Rescue PFDs and mechanical advantage.
ACA Advanced Swiftwater Rescue (ASWR)
When: August 13 – 14
Where : Landmark Learning Campus, Cullowhee , NC
This course is an add-on to the Swiftwater Rescue course for 1-2 additional days of training in technical rescue and multiple scenarios and is great for practice with your group or if you are just looking for more tricks.
Registration : For more information or to register call 828-293-5384 or visit www.landmarklearning.org |
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