September Programs

OTEX ACA Paddle Sport Facilitator

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Sept. 15-17

Camp Kateri

Cost: $90/Girl, $90/Adult ($50 paid to GSGC and $40 paid to ACA for membership fees)

This certification builds on the same skills taught to Gateway Council Kayak Instructor's but provides a Nationally recognized certification listed in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Participants will learn basic kayaking skills for water safety, paddle strokes, self-rescue, and assisted rescue skills as well as effective teaching techniques. Participants musskills and6 years of age, and join the ACA ($40/ year), demonstrate the skills, and pass a written certification to be certified as Paddle Sport Facilitators (PSF) for Kayaking for 1 year. Seniors and Ambassadors who complete the course may serve as qualified assistants, but they do not need to be certified as PSF's to do so. Adult Volunteers certified as PSFs can take girls (B, J, C, S, A) kayaking on flat, calm, lakes near shore.

OTEX Canoe Instructor

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Sept. 15-17

Camp Kateri

Cost: $70/Girl, $70/Adult

We tell girls to step outside their comfort zone — so step outside of yours too and join us for OTEX to build your skills and help get more girls outdoors! The Outdoor Training Extravaganza is an annual weekend for volunteers and older Girl Scouts with the mission of all participants receiving training in an outdoor skill. Participants will grow in knowledge, skill and confidence to enhance Girl Scouts' outdoor experiences. Canoeing — Learn the basics of recreational canoe paddling including strokes, games, group safety and rescue skills. Successful completion of this class enables participants to facilitate canoe activities on Gateway properties only.

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Sept. 15

Virtual - Zoom

Cost: $0/Girl, $0/Adult

All of Gateway Council is invited to attend this presentation where Gold Award Girl Scouts share their projects beyond their local communities and inspire others to take action!