Date: Sat Oct 25, 9:00 AM PDT - Sun Oct 26, 2:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
This training has both an online and an in-person component, and
participation in both is mandatory to receive credit for
participating. Upon successful completion of this training and pending
instructor approval, you will be qualified to take Girl Scouts out on
canoes and kayaks at GSOSW properties and other flatwater locations
deemed safe by the qualified individual (valid for three years).
Participants will complete a swim test and frequently be in the water
with and without a flotation device during the in-person skills
portion of this training.
Accommodations
- This training takes place over two full days
- Participants will be allowed to stay overnight on camp property, and will be provided mats to sleep on the floor of the lodge.
- Friday night accomodations available.
Participant Information
- This training will take place from 9 am October 25 to 2 pm October 26. This training will take place at Camp Cleawox 4595 Mitchell Loop Rd, Florence OR 97439.
- A confirmation email with additional details will be sent out a few days before the training.
- Participants need to be present for an entire course in order to receive credit for the training. Late arrival participation will be evaluated by the trainer.
Price
$50/adult
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 Skills Portion
The in-person skills portion of the training will be
held at Camp Cleawox and takes place from 9:00am on Saturday 10/25
to 2:00pm on Sunday 10/26. The in-person session requires
strenuous physical activity. You will be in and out of the cold water
during all outdoor components as well as lifting and carrying water
craft. 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.
Supplies
A confirmation email with additional details, including a
packing list, will be sent a few days before the training.
Prerequisite Training Requirements
- If the online coursework is not completed before the training, you will not be able to attend the training, and you will not be certified or refunded.
- Adult and Child/Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification on file with GSOSW.
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
- Registration closes on 10/12/25.
- Request for cancellation must be submitted via email to answers@gsosw.org by this date in order to receive a refund less this training's cancellation fee ($25).
- No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.
- GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be notified and offered a full refund.
