Canoeing Badge at WILDE Adventure Summer Camp
Master the paddle, read the water, and steer your own canoe across the Beaver River.
Dip your paddle, feel the canoe glide, and earn real control on the water. The Canoeing Badge takes you from your first stroke to steering as a crew across local waterways. Master the strokes, learn water safety and rescue basics, and discover what it feels like to move under your own power.
Skills you’ll actually earn
- Paddle techniques & canoe control
- Water safety & rescue basics
- Safe launching & landing
- Communication & teamwork
- Steering as a crew
- Respect for aquatic ecosystems
Put in the work
You earn this badge on the water, not on paper. You'll learn the essential paddle strokes, practice launching and landing safely, and steer as a team while exploring local waterways through games and guided adventures.
Gliding across the water under your own power builds a real sense of freedom, teamwork, and accomplishment. And there's nothing quite like the confidence that comes from mastering a canoe together with your crew.
Level up, one rung at a time
- 1Get Wet: PFD on, first strokes
- 2Build Control: steer & turn
- 3Crew Up: paddle as a team
- 4Lead the Canoe: guide a trip
It's just you, your crew, and the open water — moving forward because you made it happen. Earn this merit badge and you've earned your stripes as a real paddler.
See you on the trail,
The WILDE crew
Real days, real grins
Safety, handled
- Properly fitted PFDs are worn at all times on and near the water.
- Clear water boundaries are set, with instructor supervision throughout.
- Weather and wind are monitored, and plans adjust as conditions change.
- Every outing starts with a pre-trip safety briefing and rescue practice.
