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Lake

** All Aquatics Merit Badges Require that scouts pass the BSA Swim test in order to take the badges. **All Scouts need to have water shoes or old sneakers that can get wet in the lake.

 

Scheduled Badges:

 

            Canoeing MB

            Rowing MB

 

 

Other Activities:

 

       Kayaking BSA

                        When: Monday to Friday   11am to Noon

                        Pre-Req: Must be Swimmer

   Notes:

  • Requirements will take 1-2 days to complete.
  • Class Size Limited
    • 4 people (1 day class) or up to 8 people (takes 2 days)
    • First come, first serve.

 

Paddlecraft Safety

            Designed to teach leaders a more in-depth knowledge of canoeing skills, this week long program will give you both the practical and planning knowledge for your troop to go on a trip involving boating. This is a required leaders certification for your troop to go boating.

 

            When:                Monday thru Friday

                                          9:15am to 11:30am

           Age:                       Must be at least 16 years old

           What to Bring:     Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen

           Recommended to Bring:

                            A copy of a trip plan for a canoe trip you’ve done.

                            Knee pads

Lake Director

Matt Halner

 
This is Matt’s seventh year on staff at Ockanickon. He began as a CIT, worked as an Aquatics Aide, and is now in his second year as Lake Director. Matt just finished his freshman year at Shippensburg University, where he majors in Criminal Justice.

Troop Boating:

     Sign up with Lake Director for more information, and times.