BSA Canoe Badge - Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, Ocoee, Chattooga, Pigeon, French Broad, Nolichucky, Cheoah, New and Gauley Rivers with NOC

Get your canoeing merit badge in a day!

This program is designed for scouts groups seeking a professional provider with expert canoe instructors. Even if you've never paddled a canoe, you can get your merit badge in one day. Have fun together and build teamwork while working towards their merit badges. These are custom-designed programs, so you can choose what works for you.

BSA Canoeing Merit Badge

Skill Level:

Novice

Course Length:

1 day

Ages:

11 years and older

Price:

$87 and up
(price / person, group of 20 rate)

Starting Date:

Check In Day:

8:30 am

Check In Location:

Information Office/
General Store

Lodging:

NOC lodging is available at additional cost.

Meals:

Lunch included: other meals are available in NOC's Restaurants

Course Concludes:

5 pm

Prerequisites:

None

This course balances useful classroom requirements with the fun part of canoeing! We'll cover the following topics:

The BSA Safety Afloat program.

Safety on land and in the water

Canoe and gear characteristics

Strokes

Paddling skills

Check out the details of what requirements your canoeing program will cover: Canoeing 1-day (PDF)

Add a 2-day whitewater canoe program to get your whitewater merit badge in 3 days with no prior experience!

NOC's Guarantee
NOC is committed to experiential education for youth to help them to develop the skills that lead to an engaged, productive and fulfilling life. Our programs develop participants' confidence, communication and team-building skills. Guaranteed!

Contact Us
Other outdoor merit badge programs are available upon request. Please contact our Scouting Programs Coordinator at: 888-905-7238, ext. 550 or ext. 355 for more information on these programs. Thank you for your interest in Boy Scouts and NOC!