Date: Sat May 24, 12:00 PM CDT - Sat May 24, 1:30 PM CDT
Category:
- Creative Arts,
- Healthy Living,
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
The PADI Basic Mermaid course combines learning supporting knowledge
and principles with a confined water skill development session to
introduce the fun of fundamental mermaid diving. The course covers
mermaid diving's background and culture, primary safety
considerations, equipment and basic water skills.
When entering
the Bryan Aquatic Center, mention that you are here for the mermaid
class. All participants and observers will need to pay admission to
the aquatic center. ($2 child/$3 adult)
Prerequisite: Ability to swim at least 25m (82 feet) and float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 minutes. These confined sessions, including skills, stretching, and games. Must be at least ten (10) years old.
Special Note: Swim assessments are required every
year for youth and adults participating in any type of Girl Scout
aquatic activities including but not limited to pool activities,
canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, etc. See pages 209-212 of Safety
Activity Checkpoints for details. Swim assessment paperwork should be
retained by the troop leader. Safety-wise adults should ensure that
swimmers remain in aquatic situations appropriate to their swimming
ability. Participants at an swimming/aquatic event without a completed
swim assessment should be assumed to be a non-swimmer and must always
wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device
(PFD/lifejacket).
Swim test will be given out at the beginning
of the Mermaid class.
Location: Bryan Aquatic Center, Bryan
Supervision level: This is NOT A DROP OFF EVENT. Adults are required to remain with their youth participants. Girl Scout volunteers bringing their troop must follow all Safety Activity Checkpoints. Adults who are planning to participate need to register. Adults planning to observe do not need to register.
Badge/Patch: N/A
Required paperwork: Please complete the following sections of the Council Event Health and Permission Forms, print, and bring with you to the event: Section A. Additional paperwork can be found in the My Events section of your MyGS account by clicking on the event and scrolling to the Additional Documentation section.
Contact for registration questions: customercare@gsctx.org
Several days prior to the event, you will receive a final confirmation email from our Girl Scout experience team with any additional information you need. If you do not receive this email, please contact customercare@gsctx.org. Please make sure that @gsctx.org is on your approved senders list to prevent these emails from going to spam.
Internal Code: COFBCS
