Canoeing Merit Badge and Mini-Trek at Camp Wakpominee
Join us at Camp Wakpominee for an exciting adventure where you can learn to paddle, earn your Canoeing Merit Badge, and embark on a mini-trek! This event is open to both scouts and adult leaders, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience the wilderness.
Event Details
Your instructors, Frank and Luke Winters, are experienced Voyageurs (BSA Trek Guides) who have led hundreds of scouts through the Adirondacks. Whether you’re a scout looking for a fun wilderness adventure or a scouter wanting to acquire skills to lead future treks, this event is perfect for you!
Important: To complete the Canoeing Merit Badge, you must attend both parts of the event.
Part 1:
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET
Part 2:
- Weekend Mini-Trek:
- Start: Friday, August 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM ET
- End: Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM ET
Location: Camp Wakpominee
Even if you already have the Canoeing Merit Badge, you’re welcome to join the adventure and enhance your skills!
Don’t miss this chance to experience the great outdoors, learn from expert guides, and enjoy a thrilling canoeing mini-trek. For more information and to register, contact us today.
Earn Your Kayaking Merit Badge at Camp Wakpominee!
Dive into a fun-filled summer Saturday at Camp Wakpominee and learn to kayak while earning your Kayaking Merit Badge! Join Jason and Rheanna, both BSA Aquatics Instructors, for an exciting day on Sly Pond.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET
Location: Camp Wakpominee
Participants will enjoy hands-on instruction and practice on Sly Pond, gaining essential kayaking skills under expert guidance.
Requirements:
- Bring a completed health form.
- Be able to pass the BSA Swimmers Swim Check.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your aquatic skills and earn your Kayaking Merit Badge in a supportive and beautiful outdoor setting! For more information and to register, contact us today.
Aquatics Merit Badge Completion and Rank Advancement at Camp Wakpominee
Join us at Camp Wakpominee for a special event designed to help scouts complete their partial aquatics merit badges and fulfill their rank requirements. This is a great opportunity for unit leaders to bring their scouts for focused instruction and progress in their aquatics skills.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM ET to 4:00 PM ET
Location: Camp Wakpominee
During this event, scouts will receive expert guidance to complete any partial merit badges and meet aquatics rank requirements. Unit leaders are encouraged to attend and bring their scouts for a productive day of learning and advancement.
Note: Lunch will be provided.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your aquatics skills and merit badges in a supportive and engaging environment. For more information and to register, contact us today.
