Canoeing/Kayaking Bundle
Double up on paddling adventure! This hands-on bundle gives Scouts the chance to develop skills in two different paddlecraft while learning water safety, boat control, and proper paddling techniques.
Lifesaving Merit Badge
This is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength, stamina, and decision-making under pressure. Scouts will learn advanced water rescue techniques, victim assessment, and emergency response skills.
Double up on paddling adventure! This hands-on bundle gives Scouts the chance to develop skills in two different paddlecraft while learning water safety, boat control, and proper paddling techniques.
- Requirement: Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test
- Age: All ages
- Difficulty: Moderate
Lifesaving Merit Badge
This is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength, stamina, and decision-making under pressure. Scouts will learn advanced water rescue techniques, victim assessment, and emergency response skills.
- Requirement: Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test and have completed the Swimming Merit Badge
- What to Bring: Long pants, long-sleeve button-down shirt, and shoes that can get wet
- Age: Recommended 12 and up
- Difficulty: Difficult
Motorboating / Water Sports BundleMake some waves at Knox!
This action-packed bundle combines safe motorboat operation with the excitement of water sports, giving Scouts the chance to build boating knowledge, practical skills, and confidence out on the lake.
Small Boat SailingSmall and maneuverable, these small watercraft test your ability to be in tune with the wind. Upon completion of the course and time permitting, Scouts will have the opportunity to help sail one of our 20'+ sailboats on Clarks Hill Lake!
Swimming Merit BadgeSwimming is one of the Eagle-required merit badges. Participants should bring shoes, socks, swimsuit, long pants, belt, and a long-sleeved shirt that can get wet. Scouts should also bring their swimsuit and a towel to every class.
Stand Up Paddleboarding AwardScouts will learn the fundamentals of safely handling and maneuvering a stand-up paddleboard while building balance, confidence, and paddling skills on the water.
Aquatics Supervision: Swim & Water Rescue and Paddle Craft SafetyBuild the skills and confidence to help support safe aquatic adventures! Receive hands-on training in water rescue, swimming supervision, paddling safety, and emergency response. Ideal for leaders and older Scouts who want to strengthen their aquatics knowledge.
This action-packed bundle combines safe motorboat operation with the excitement of water sports, giving Scouts the chance to build boating knowledge, practical skills, and confidence out on the lake.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test |
Georgia Boater Education Requirement | Anyone born on or after January 1, 1998 must complete a Georgia DNR-approved boater education course before operating a motorized vessel. Approved courses: georgiawildlife.com/boatingeducation. Scouts must bring a certificate of completion / boating license to camp. |
Fee | $40 fuel surcharge |
Age | 12 and up |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Small Boat SailingSmall and maneuverable, these small watercraft test your ability to be in tune with the wind. Upon completion of the course and time permitting, Scouts will have the opportunity to help sail one of our 20'+ sailboats on Clarks Hill Lake!
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test |
Age | All ages |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Swimming Merit BadgeSwimming is one of the Eagle-required merit badges. Participants should bring shoes, socks, swimsuit, long pants, belt, and a long-sleeved shirt that can get wet. Scouts should also bring their swimsuit and a towel to every class.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test |
What to Bring | Shoes, socks, swimsuit, long pants, belt, long-sleeved shirt (items that can get wet), swimsuit, and towel |
Age | All ages |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Stand Up Paddleboarding AwardScouts will learn the fundamentals of safely handling and maneuvering a stand-up paddleboard while building balance, confidence, and paddling skills on the water.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test |
Age | All ages |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Aquatics Supervision: Swim & Water Rescue and Paddle Craft SafetyBuild the skills and confidence to help support safe aquatic adventures! Receive hands-on training in water rescue, swimming supervision, paddling safety, and emergency response. Ideal for leaders and older Scouts who want to strengthen their aquatics knowledge.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | Must pass the BSA Swimmer’s Test |
Age | Adults and Scouts 15 and up |
Difficulty | Moderate |
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