The following advanced programs are offered at or through the Aquatics Base:

Lifeguard Certification

The Boy Scouts strongly recommend every unit involved in aquatic activities have a certified lifeguard. This is your opportunity to earn BSA and Red Cross Lifeguard and up to 6 other certifications in just two weekends! This course will be held at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation.

Lifeguard Certification Renewal

Renew your unexpired or recently expired certification by helping teach the 2-weekend BSA Lifeguard course. Contact us for more details.

Etowah River Canoe Trip

This weekend is a true camping adventure, canoeing down the Etowah River!

Preparation for Northern Tier Canoeing

In this exciting program you'll learn how to portage canoes and equipment to different lakes, receive first aid and survival training for use in the wilderness, learn what gear to bring and how to pack it... all from staff members who have been to Sommers Canoe Base!

Large Boat Sailing Adventure

Travel the lake on 23 and 26 foot sailboats!  No previous sailing experience is required.  You get to choose your own route, and have fun exploring the lake.

Preparation for Sailing at Florida Sea Base

This is your chance to get ready for Sea Base!  You’ll learn what gear to take, and how to pack it.  You'll also learn how to rig and sail both small and large craft.  An introduction to coastal navigation and weather is included.

Basic Wilderness First Aid

Are you out on a hike or sail where a call to 911 is impossible? Are you out of cell range or more than 2 hours from help? How good are your first aid skills in a wilderness medical emergency?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then plan on coming out early in March for Basic Wilderness First Aid training. High adventure Philmont crews must have this training. It's strongly recommended for Northern Tier and Sea Base crews, and for weekend hikers on the Appalachian Trail or in the Cohutta Wilderness. You'll learn more than what is taught in basic first aid classes oriented toward everyday, community settings.

A well-trained adult scouter or scout with the first aid skills taught at this course should be an asset to any crew, troop or team. Local troops should consider sponsoring their high adventure crew leaders. Open to scouting/venturing youth 14 and older and to adult scouters.