Whitewater Merit Badge | Sierra South Mountain Sports

*This program is on Class II-III whitewater and only available to Scout Troops*

Beginner

6-8 Hours

From $170

The Full Day Whitewater Merit Badge Program is a fun, challenging, and educational trip designed for Boy and Girl Scout troops. During the day, scouts will learn basic knowledge of river topics such as safety, hydrodynamics, necessary skills to navigate a river, swimming in current, and how to identify potential hazards. At the conclusion of the day, the Trip Leader will give a verbal quiz on the information that was taught during the day. If the participating scout passes the test then they will be rewarded their whitewater merit badge.

Trip Overview

6-8 Hours

Months of Operation:
March-August

Trip ARRIVAL Times*: 8:30am and 9:30am
(What time you need to be here)

Trip DEPARTURE Times: 9:00am and 10:00am
(What time the trip will take off)

*We suggest you arrive at the store 30-45 minutes prior to the trip departure time. This will allow sufficient time to check-in and change into wetsuits, if needed or required. Our trips must leave on schedule. If you have a group over 20 or are getting wetsuits, please arrive 45 minutes to one hour prior. Don’t miss the boat!

*All our trips may be adjusted based on water levels and/or other conditions.

*6% Private Land Use Fee

Requirements

Must be at least 8 years old
High Water Protocol: Must be at least 12 years old

Must weigh between 50-300 lbs.

Appropriate footwear: Tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with heel strap. NO FLIP-FLOPS OR BARE FEET!

What to Bring

Water bottle – hydration is essential

Hat – a baseball hat, visor

Sunblock

A smile and a good attitude

NO CELL PHONES OR ANY VALUABLES

NO CAR KEYS – You can leave your keys with our store staff in the retail shop

We Will Provide

Personal Flotation Device

Helmet

Paddle

Deli Style Lunch

Wetsuits rentals are available for early season trips

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Trip Overview

Requirements

What to Bring

We Will Provide

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