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| − | BSA also operates a number high adventure bases, some of which focus on canoe trekking. The [http://www.ntier.org/ Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases] are a string of bases in the northern United States and southern Canada whose focus is on canoeing and kayaking. These week-long experiences are generally intended for older Boy Scout and Venturer participants.<br /><br /> | + | BSA also operates a number '''high adventure bases''', some of which focus on canoe trekking. The [http://www.ntier.org/ Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases] are a string of bases in the northern United States and southern Canada whose focus is on canoeing and kayaking. These week-long experiences are generally intended for older Boy Scout and Venturer participants. A high adventure trip to, for example, [http://www.ntier.org/Sommers.html Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base] will require months' of preparation and training.<br /><br /> |
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Canoeing and Kayaking are on-the-water activities participated in by Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers, who are members of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). For most Boy Scouts, their first experience with watercraft is with canoes or rowboats at their local Council camp. A typical Scout camp's "waterfront" will include one or more of the following: swimming, lifesaving, snorkeling, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, sailing, and much less frequently, water skiing. In working toward the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouts are required to qualify for 21 merit badges. Two of the "required" merit badges may include Swimming and Lifesaving merit badges. As such, they are very popular with Scouts, and the vast majority qualify for them at summer camp. Although Canoeing merit badge is not a "required" merit badge, it remains very popular, and summer camp is by far the most common place to earn it. |
BSA also operates a number high adventure bases, some of which focus on canoe trekking. The Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases are a string of bases in the northern United States and southern Canada whose focus is on canoeing and kayaking. These week-long experiences are generally intended for older Boy Scout and Venturer participants. A high adventure trip to, for example, Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base will require months' of preparation and training.
Sea Scouts
Scout Resources
High Adventure Bases & Scout Camps
Advancement Requirements
- Able Sea Scout, requirement 17(i)
- Canoeing Merit Badge
- Kayaking BSA
- Whitewater Merit Badge
BSA Safety Guidelines
External Links
Magazines
Training Resources
Contributed by
Alex Cascione, BC-VQS
