BSA Kayaking Merit Badge

Get your kayaking merit badge in a day!

This program is designed for scouts groups seeking a professional provider with expert kayak instructors. Even if you've never paddled a kayak, you can get your kayak 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.

Click here to download Kayaking Merit Badge information (pdf).

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

• The BSA Safety Afloat program.
• Safety on land and in the water
• Kayak and gear characteristics
• Strokes
• Paddling skills
• Self rescue and recovery

Add a 2-day whitewater kayak 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 and communication and team-building skills. Guaranteed!

Contact Us
Other outdoor merit badge programs are available upon request. Please contact our Scouting Programs Coordinator at 888-354-6340 for more information on these programs. Thank you for your interest in Boy Scouts and NOC!