Date: Sat Sep 21, 9:00 AM CDT - Sat Sep 21, 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Healthy Living,
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors,
- Juniors
Spend time on the water and learn everything you need to get started
in the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. You'll be introduced to the
basic strokes and receive personalized instruction to improve your
balance and comfort on the board.
We'll cover important gear and
safety concepts before we practice moving from a seated to standing
position, remounting our board after falling (or jumping!) in the
water, and basic paddle strokes. This is a great way to build a new
skill set or improve upon what you already know about
paddleboarding.
Paddleboards, paddles, and safety equipment
provided!
Paddle boards can accommodate up to 350 pounds. Life
jackets, or PFDs (personal flotation devices), can fit a chest range
of 30 - 56 inches. Life jackets do not list a maximum weight limit; it
is dependent on the fit of the PFD on the participant.
Please
arrive 10-15 minutes for check in. Pack energy snacks and water for
the day.
REI rates this class as "easy active" - great
for newcomers to outdoor adventures who are ready to move.
Location: Jessica Hollis Park, Austin
Special Instructions: This is a DROP OFF event, however, we require a certain number of safety-wise adults in order for the event to happen. Please plan to drop off your registered Girl Scout with drop off forms submitted at check in. Please fill out the Drop-Off & Release Form and bring it with you. This form can be found in the My Events section of your MyGS account by clicking on the event and scrolling to the Additional Documentation section. If you are able to volunteer, please register into one of the adult spots. If enough adults are not registered by the registration closed date, this event may need to be cancelled. GSCTX requires any adult participating with a troop or attending an event as a Girl Scout adult volunteer to have a current year Girl Scout membership, a current/eligible criminal background check (CBC), and have completed GSCTX youth protection training.
Badge/Patch: Fun patch will be given out at the event.
Contact for registration questions: customercare@gsctx.org
Several days prior to the event, you will receive a final confirmation email from our girl experience team with any additional information you need. If you do not receive this email, please contact customercare@gsctx.org. Please also make sure to go to My Events in your MyGS account to see required waivers and forms for this event. Please make sure that @gsctx.org is on your approved senders list to prevent these emails from going to spam.
