Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2015 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn how to canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard safely.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about three paddle sports (canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP)) from a trusted source (sporting goods store, paddling expert at camp, older scouts with experience of all three, OR paddling expert at community center/rec facility).
- Learn water safety rules from a trusted source (take water safety course, practice at camp, OR practice with certified paddling instructor).
- Learn how to paddle efficiently, with the least amount of strain on your body from a trusted source (take water safety course, practice at camp, OR practice with certified paddling instructor).
- Take a short trip on the water for an hour or less with a trusted supervisor (local group/community center, camp, OR certified instructor).
- After the short trip, challenge yourself with a new activity (paddle to a new shoreline or marina, paddle across a lake/river/pier to pier, camp overnight where you paddle, OR join a paddle race).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Seniors” from GSHS
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Seniors” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore the three paddling sports
- Learn paddling safety
- Practice paddling techniques
- Go on a short paddling adventure
- Take your paddling skills to the next level
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Outdoor Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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