Summary of meetings:

• Class I on Tuesday 5/16/06, 6:30pm-8:00pm

• Class II on Wednesday 5/17/06, 6:30pm-8:00pm

• Class III on Saturday 5/20/06, 9:00am-4:00pm (Aquatic Center on water)

2006 Canoeing Merit Badge Tutorials and Instructions

Come one, come all to the 2006 Canoeing Merit Badge tutorials and instructions.

Who may participate:  The Canoeing Merit Badge is open to all canoeing enthusiasts.  A Handout of the Canoe Requirements will be issued to all participating scouts at the first meeting.  It will be the scout's responsibility to bring the handout to the following meetings.

Cost:  $20.00/person for renting of the canoes.

Tutorials:

• Class I:

  • When: Tuesday, May 16, 6:30pm-8:00pm

  • Where: St. Laurence Catholic Church.  In the library.

  • Bring: Pencil or pen.  You will receive a handout.

   

• Class II:

  • When: Wednesday, May 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm

  • What: BSA Swim Test.  This is required before anyone can work on the Canoeing Merit Badge requirements in the water.

  • Where: Richmond YMCA at 911 Thompson Rd., Richmond, TX.  (281) 342-0730

  • Bring: Bathing suit, towel, and $2 (donation to the YMCA is required).

  • Map

Instructions (Class III):

• When: Saturday, May 20  9:00am to 4:00pm

• Where: First Colony Lakes behind First Colony Aquatic Center. Approx. ¼ mile south of Hwy 6 on Austin Parkway.  Look for the canoes.

• Bring:

  • Handout

  • Closed shoes (REQUIRED).  Aqua shoes are okay.  The shoes will get wet!

  • Sack lunch

  • Suntan Lotion

  • Hat

  • Wear a T-shirt---in the canoe and in the water, to prevent sunburn.

  • Wear a bathing suit or shorts.  You'll be in the water some of the time.

  • Towel (optional)

• See the requirements for the Canoeing Merit Badge

A thermos of Bug Juice will be provided.

Prerequisites: As part of the Canoeing Merit badge, one must have met the First Class swimming requirements or have the Swimming Merit Badge.  Please see Mr. John Rankin or Mr. Mark Hotze on achieving these requirements immediately.

Miscellaneous: You may take the tutorials without having met the First Class swimming requirements.  However, you must have achieved this requirement prior to Saturday, May 20.  (It is requirement #3 of the Canoeing Merit Badge.)