Girl Scout Paddle

Girl Scout Paddle

Come kayaking with Lodi Boathouse! If you’ve never been kayaking, or have only been a few times, this event is perfect for you. Participate in a quick on-land instructions course, where you learn the fundamentals of kayaking, before getting out on the water to have fun. Senior Girl Scouts - earn Steps 1-4 of the Senior Paddling Badge! This event is open to adults and girls; adult’s supervision is required and supervising adults must register for this event. When you click ‘register’ you will be directed to a 3rd party site to complete registration and receive all further communications from Lodi Boathouse directly, GSHCC staff will not be present at event.

Age: 2nd grade - Adult

2023 Dates and times:*

May 2023 Dates:

Saturday, May 6th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, May 13th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, May 20th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, May 27th 4:30PM - 6PM

June 2023 Dates:

Saturday, June 3rd 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, June 10th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, June 17th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, June 24th 4:30PM - 6PM

July 2023 Dates:

Saturday, July 1st 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, July 8th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, July 15th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, July 22nd 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, July 29th 4:30PM - 6PM

August 2023 Dates:

Saturday, August 5th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, August 12th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, August 19th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, August 26th 4:30PM - 6PM

September 2023 Dates:

Saturday, September 2nd 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, September 9th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, September 16th 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, September 23rd 4:30PM - 6PM

Saturday, September 30th 4:30PM - 6PM

*If the pre-scheduled dates do not work for you and/or your troop, please call or text 209.210.2612 and we can schedule a private trip. Private trips are $45/participant

Program facilitated by: Lodi Boathouse, a GSHCC Program Partner. GSHCC Staff will not be present.

Program Fee Includes: In person kayaking instruction, all required kayaking equipment, and a space for Girl Scouts to make new friends. NOTE: Senior Paddling Badge is NOT included in event fee, but can be purchased at the GSHCC Shop.

Supplies Needed:

• Face masks
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Rafting appropriate clothing - details from Lodi Boathouse after registration

Disclaimer: This event is run entirely by a third party. All registration, communication, and event details will be handled by Lodi Boathouse. Any questions should be directed to boathouse@headwaterskayak.com.

General Location: Lodi, CA.
Exact location and driving direction will be provided the in the confirmation email.

Note: Parking is $5 in the parking lot, or free along the street.

Registration: A minimum of 8 registered participants are required to hold this event. In the event that the minimum is not met, you will be notified before the event date, and a full refund will be processed.
This event is for registered Girl Scout members only.

Not a member? Join now and save! Become a member before registering for this event to take advantage of our member pricing, plus save on other GSHCC events for the rest of the year! A Girl Scout membership is $25 a year. A membership year runs from October to September.

Adult Supervision: Adult supervision is required for this event, and adults must register to attend. If registering as a troop GSHCC requires that you follow the ratios below for your troop level. Per GS Safety Activities Checkpoints, please provide 2 adults if attending with 6 or fewer girls. We ask that no more than the required number of adults attend the event. Adult chaperones are responsible for supervising girls and enforcing the HW and GSHCC rules at all times while on HW property. At no time may girls be unsupervised while in the on the trip. This event is run by Lodi Boathouse, be sure that you are following GSHCC Safety Activity Checkpoints at all times.

GSHCC Safety Activity Checkpoint Ratios for Outings, Activities, Travel and Camping
The adult-to-girl ratio is two unrelated volunteers, including one female, for up to this number of girls:

• 6 Girl Scout Daisies
• 12 Girl Scout Brownies
• 16 Girl Scout Juniors
• 20 Girl Scout Cadettes
• 24 Girl Scout Seniors
• 24 Girl Scout Ambassadors

There should be one extra adult for every additional:

• 1–4 Girl Scout Daisies
• 1–6 Girl Scout Brownies
• 1–8 Girl Scout Juniors
• 1–10 Girl Scout Cadettes
• 1–12 Girl Scout Seniors
• 1–12 Girl Scout Ambassadors

COVID-19 Guidance: If you or someone attending this event, answer yes to any of the questions listed in the Screening Questions found in the information letter, with the exception of being tested for COVID-19 and receiving a negative result, we recommend that they stay home and continue to quarantine until confident they do not have the virus.

Come kayaking with Lodi Boathouse!