BSA Scouts
November 8, 2025

Kayaking Merit BadgeDay

Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Kayaking Merit Badge

Designed for ages 11-17

Cost: $35 for youth
Lunch is NOT included. You may bring a sack lunch
Cost covers boat usage fee's and Lifeguards

Check-in opens at 9:00 am

Youth must be pre-register. NO WALK-IN'S. | SCOUTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS SCOUTING AMERICA SWIM TEST

Per the merit badge requirements Scouts are required to pass the Scouting America swim test before attempting any other requirements. Scouts will have the following options to complete these requirements.

Pass Scouting America swim test day of. We ask parents to stay until the scout has passed the swim test. If a scout can’t pass the test they will be unable to continue in the class.
Bring a properly filled out and signed Scouting America Swim Classification Record sheet. This must have been signed within the last year.
If a scout can show proof of completing the swimming and or lifesaving merit badge within the last year, this will suffice.

If you have any questions please reach out to johnathon.hall@scouting.org

All attending Scouts must bring a Merit Badge application (blue card) with them, signed by their Unit Leader. Blue cards shall not be issued at the event. (If a Scout does not bring a signed Blue Card, the Scout may not be signed-off at the event.)