Long ago, canoes carved from sturdy logs and dressed in bark and hide carried people across rivers and lakes—vessels of trade, travel, and tales of courage. In this class, you’ll learn what it means to be a paddler.
You’ll get to know the parts of the canoe and how each one plays a role in your journey. We’ll cover the importance of safety equipment what it is, why it matters, and how to use it. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to handle a canoe with confidence and care, so you can move through the water with skill, teamwork, and respect for the outdoors.
Things to remember to bring for this Merit Badge Class:
-Merit Badge Blue Card properly filled out and signed off by your Scoutmaster (or connect with the merit badge counselor on Scoutbook)
-Canoe Merit Badge Pamphlet
-Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a Merit Badge Workbook for reference with notes
-Evidence of successful completion of the Scouting America ---Swimmer Test (Bring day of or Email to
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-Class B Scout Uniform
-Swim wear or fast-drying synthetic materials
-Closed toed water shoes, or shoes that can get wet (no crocs, please)
-Change of dry clothes
-Scout Spirit
Class Prerequisites: Open to Scouts Aged 13 and Up,
Successful completion of the Scouting America Swimmer Test (Please reach out if interested and have yet to complete swimmer test)
The class will happen rain or shine, as long as it’s safe to paddle.
The Natural History Society of Maryland is a volunteer-led non-profit organization, so the fee you pay will go directly to support the programs, the nature collections, and the building that make this kind of nature education possible.
NEW – Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events with fees of $10 or less are not refundable unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.
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