Spring Canoe Training 2004
Here is a chance to learn about canoeing at Camps
Arnold, Robinwood, and Whispering Pines. Participants
can choose between two courses: Fundamentals of
Canoeing or Fundamentals of Canoeing Review.
FOC (Fundamentals of Canoeing)
The Red Cross Fundamentals of Canoeing course
covers the basics for canoeing, including introduction
to the sport, equipment, boating safety basic
techniques, strokes, and rescues. This course
teaches students to be safe on and around the
water while learning to canoe in a flat water
environment. It teaches self-rescue skills and
rescue of others. This is the first step for girls
to take if they would like to participate in canoe
trips.
Prerequisite: Girls must have a Red Cross Level
III swim card or equivalent and GSSJC Safe Boating
Test. Adults must be comfortable in deep water
and pass the Safe Boating Test
FOC Review (Fundamentals of Canoeing
Review – Enhanced Skills)
Do you want to perfect your canoeing skills and
become an excellent paddler? This course provides
girls and adults with the skills to teach younger
girls the basic strokes for canoeing and to feel
prepared to take a canoeing trip off Girl Scout
property. Students will have the chance to solo
canoe and work one-on-one with an instructor on
any weak canoeing skills. This is a great course
to become an efficient paddler!
Prerequisite: Girls and adults must have Red Cross
Fundamentals of Canoeing card.
Questions: Contact Mary Fordham
at 713-292-0269 or e-mail mfordham@sjgs.org.
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Who: Girls ages 12 and up
and adults
Courses: FOC #1 (Fundamentals
of Canoeing)
OR FOC #2 (Fundamentals of Canoeing Review)
Date: May 14 – 16
Time: Friday, 7:30 p.m. -
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Where: Camp Robinwood
Cost: $40 per person, includes
lodging and five meals (Sat. breakfast - Sun.
lunch)
Register: Use a Program Registration
Form in The Golden Link or on the GSSJC
Web site
Deadline: Friday, April 23
Event Code: 10-56-12-6240
Min/Max: 10/45
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Girl
Scout backpacking groups have monthly weekend trips
from October to April and sometimes organize a summer
trip. Backpacking groups are a great way for novice
backpackers to gain skills by learning from experienced
backpackers, and it’s an excellent way for both
experienced and novice backpackers to meet more people
who share the same interests and love for the outdoors.
Don’t have all the necessary backpack equipment
for group weekend trips? No worries. Arrangements can
be made to rent equipment at the Girl Scout Center through
a backpacking group coordinator. Don’t worry if
you might be the only girl in your troop or a Juliette
who might be interested in backpacking. You won’t
be the only one! Sign up for an orientation and join
the fun! For more backpacking information contact at
Deban Becker 713-292-0203 or 
Troops
must have an adult with Standard Troop Camp
certification. All Juliettes or individual
girls are welcome to join. Specify on the
registration form if you will be attending
the event by yourself. Additional information
will come in your confirmation letter.