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Scouts pursuing the Whitewater merit badge must pass the BSA swimmer test. Please indicate below so we can plan accordingly.
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Three days on the river — Friday evening setup, two full days of paddling and merit badge work. Location and final timing TBD.
🚗 Friday, September 19
- TBDMeet at Eagle Rock City Hall
- TBDDepart for [river location]Drive time TBD
- EveningArrive · set up campTent setup, camp orientation, dinner
- NightSafety briefing and river orientation Merit BadgeHazard identification · BSA Safety Afloat policy · American Whitewater safety guidelines · river signals
🌊 Saturday, September 20
- 7:00 amWake up · breakfast
- 8:00 amRiver features classroom session Merit BadgeInternational Scale of River Difficulty · reading water · upstream/downstream V · eddies · hydraulics · wave trains
- 9:00 amFlatwater skills on calm water Merit BadgePaddle strokes · bracing · edging · ferrying · entering and exiting eddies
- 11:00 amClass II whitewater run Merit BadgeScouts demonstrate ability to read river · identify lines of travel · use water features · avoid hazards
- 1:00 pmLunch break · debrief
- 2:00 pmAfternoon run · advanced techniquesScouting from shore · portaging · river signals practice · communication drills
- 5:00 pmReturn to camp · gear rinse and dry
- 6:00 pmDinner — camp cooking Merit Badge opp.
- 8:00 pmCampfire · review and debriefRiver conditions · what worked · what didn't · merit badge documentation
🏕 Sunday, September 21
- 7:00 amWake up · breakfast
- 8:00 amFinal river run Merit BadgeScouts demonstrate proficiency · counselor sign-offs where applicable
- 11:00 amBreak down camp · pack vehiclesLeave no trace
- NoonDepart for Eagle Rock
- TBDArrive back in Eagle Rock
Personal scout kit for a 3-day river trip. Leaders will handle group safety and first aid. Everything not in a dry bag will get wet — plan accordingly.
On the water — required
- PFD (personal flotation device)BSA-approved life jacket — will be provided if not owned, confirm with leader
- Whitewater helmetRequired for Class II+ — will be provided if not owned
- PaddleCanoe or kayak paddle — provided by outfitter
- Wetsuit or splash jacketSeptember water temps can be cold — check with leader on conditions
- Water shoes or old sneakersMust have closed toe and secure heel — no flip flops on the water
- Dry bagFor phone, snacks, sunscreen, layers — anything that cannot get wet
Sun & weather protection
- Sunscreen — waterproof, SPF 50+Reapply every hour on the water
- Sun hat or buffBrim hat for shore time, buff for on the water
- Sunglasses — polarized if possible
- Light rain jacketSeptember weather can turn — packs small in a dry bag
- Warm layer for eveningsNights at the river drop fast, especially if you got wet
Clothing
- Quick-dry shorts or pantsNo cotton on the water — stays wet and cold
- Quick-dry shirts × 2Synthetic or wool, not cotton
- Wool or synthetic socks × 2 pairs
- Camp shoes or sandals for evenings
- Change of dry clothes for each day
- Underwear — synthetic or wool
Sleeping
- Sleeping bagRated to at least 40°F — September nights can be cool
- Sleeping pad
- Small pillow or stuff sack
Eating
- Mess kitPlate, bowl, cup, utensils
- Dish soap and small scrubber
- Water bottle — 2L minimumHydration on the water is easy to forget
- Personal snacks for river days
Gear
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Pocket knife
- Small daypack or dry bagFor shore hikes and camp use
- Whitewater merit badge pamphletFree download at scouting.org — read requirements before the trip
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Biodegradable soap
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizerRiver water is not clean water
Leave at home: cotton clothing · non-waterproof electronics · anything you'd be upset to lose in the river