 Program
Description
This is a very challenging merit badge. You MUST have earned Canoeing
merit badge before attempting Whitewater. No exceptions!
This is a weekend class in April. Mark your calendar to attend
Saturday at Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base and Sunday morning until
noon in Ellijay, where we will experience true white water on
the Cartecay River in open river canoes. Both days are required.
Class
size: Minimum/Maximum 8. Adults welcome.
What to Bring
 Swimming
attire and towel
Shoes that
can get wet
Signed merit
badge application (blue
card)
Knee pads
Water Bottle
Sun Block
Hat
Lunch
Sunglasses
recommended
Clothing
for the weather
Current medical
form
Helmets, PFDs, rescue equipment, and river canoes will be provided
in Ellijay.
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Merit
Badge Requirements
Must be a
swimmer to participate
Must have
earned Canoeing merit badge
Must be age
12 or older.
Must have
read/studied BSA Whitewater
Merit
Badge Manual.
Also refer to the following:
Certification
program guidelines
Online
merit badge requirements or
the current merit
badge booklet
American
Whitewater
American
Canoe Association
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