Canoe/Kayak Training

Tandem Lakewater Canoe Course for Leaders

Offered by: Denyse Koo (A/DAC Training - Outdoors) and Bill Schulte

Introductory Basic Tandem Lake Water canoe course offered in our own Young’s Lake at Camp Barnard. Learn about your equipment and basic strokes to enable you to get to your destination efficiently and safely, and be able to confidently take your group out on Young’s Lake! This 10-hour course will be offered over a two-day period, Saturday AND Sunday. You MUST be able to attend full-time both days, 9:30am – 3:30pm . Maximum 10 participants.

The Tandem Lake Water Canoe Course is a prerequisite for the Solo Canoe Course and the Scouts Care Red – Tripping Canoe course.

Pre-register:

Email Denyse at canoe@victoriascouts.ca. Subject Line: Canoe Course Registration. Please provide your name, email, phone, group name and section. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours.

Payment:

  • Course Cost:
    • Scout Leaders/Venturer Scouts/Rover Scouts - $50
    • Non-Scout Members - $60
  • Cheques payable to Scouts Canada.

Registration:

Send forms and payment to:

  • Scout House 505 Marigold, Victoria, BC V8Z 4R5
  • (or put in Camp Barnard mail slot at Scout House)

Please submit the following forms:

  • GVA Training Application (if applicable)
  • Scouts Canada Registration form (emergency information) or equivalent from Guides.

Additional Information:

Contact Denyse at canoe@victoriascouts.ca or (250)642-6601