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 Do
You Canoe?
Do you want to take your troop canoeing at Camps Agnes Arnold,
Robinwood, or Whispering Pines? Are you interested in learning
the correct stroke technique for canoeing? Register for the
Red Cross Fundamentals of Canoeing Course!
| Who: |
Girls ages 12 and up and adults |
| Where: |
Camp Robinwood |
| When: |
October 7-9; Friday 7:30 p.m.-Sunday 3 p.m. |
| Bring: |
Permission
slip, Medical
Form, Adult
Medical Form, PFD
(if you have one), clothes and personal belongings for
the weekend. |
| Min/Max: |
10/30 |
| Cost: |
$45 per person, includes lodging and 5 meals (Saturday
breakfast through Sunday lunch) |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-56-12-6240 |
| Deadline: |
September 23 |
| Contact: |
Program Manager Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or e-mail
at sboyd@sjgs.org |
| Note: |
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:
Swimming Ability – 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. |
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GOT CAMP?
Leaders – here’s a great activity to start your
troop off for the year, not to mention a great way to introduce
your girls to camp. Enjoy making ice cream and crafts, singing
songs, playing games and learning a new camp skill. There’s
even a scavenger hunt hike to show you around camp.
| Who: |
Daisy, Brownie, Junior Girl Scouts and their leaders |
| Where: |
Camp Agnes Arnold |
| When: |
September 24,
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
(Check in at 8:30 a.m.) |
| Bring: |
Sack lunch, cup, rain poncho, sit-upon and swaps. Swap
time is at lunch |
| Max.: |
250 |
| Cost: |
$8 for girls and adults (Includes patch, event supplies,
and camp fee) |
| Register: |
Use the Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-64-01-6240 |
| Deadline: |
September 9 |
| Contact: |
George Ann Barrett at
713-292-0313, or gbarrett@sjgs.org |
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