Region Joey Paddling Skills Day Session 2

The North Harbour Scout Water Base (NHSWB) team will run 3 sessions of canoeing instruction and paddling activity specifically for joey scouts on Saturday 5 April 2025. Each joey MUST be accompanied by an adult parent/carer (1 per family sufficient) to be present for entire session and 1 adult (booked as leader or adult helper) will be required to accompany 2 joeys in each canoe.

There will be 3 sessions on the day, with a maximum 24 joeys each. There is also a minimum 12 joeys required for each session. If insufficient number of joeys register for any session, that session will be cancelled. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

The paddling skills program will run for about 2 hours, including 1 hour on the water. This will enable youth members to be signed off on most, if not all, items required for OAS Paddling Skills – Stage 1. Leaders with Basic Water Rescue qualifications will be on hand to supervise and assess the remaining Aquatic type skills.

Joeys are encouraged to arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled session to ensure paddling time is maximised

Session 1 – 08:30 -10:30 Min 12 joeys Max 24 joeys
Session 2 – 11:00 -13:00 Min 12 joeys Max 24 joeys
Session 3 – 14:00 -16:00 Min 12 joeys Max 24 joeys

Wear:
Clothes that can get wet – board shorts and rashie maybe
Closed shoes to wear at all times (no crocs or sandals) – must be willing to get wet
[PARENTS/CARERS also to wear enclosed shoes at all times]
Bring:
Hat
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Snacks
A towel , dry clothes and shoes to change into after canoeing.