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MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNCIL HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT/CERTIFICATION
High Adventure equipment is available for rent from the Scout Service Center. Once certified, the leader can check out the specified equipment for the program for which they were trained, and must attend the trip as well
At least one adult Scout leader from each group must be trained and Certified to use the equipment. Rappelling Equipment requires two adult leaders certified in Rappelling/Climbing.
Reservations for Training and Equipment Rental may be completed by contacting the Support Services Division @ 615-383-9724.
Happy Paddling, Climbing and Riding!!
WHITEWATER
Completion of this training certifies adult leaders to conduct challenging, safe whitewater canoeing trips for their Scouts.
With this certification also comes the opportunity to rent equipment on a first-come first-served basis from the council to conduct your activity.
Whitewater Training Dates for 2008
Session I: May 16-18
Boxwell Scout Reservation
Session II: May 30 - June 1
Hiwassee River
Cost: $50
Non-refundable
Limit: 34 participants
Course Director:
John Harding (615) 890-6035 Whitewaterschool@yahoo.com
You will have to choose either kayak or canoe training at the time of registration. You must complete both sessions to receive certification.
RAPPELLING
Rappelling and rock climbing is the most rapidly growing outdoor sport. Young people are now engaging in it with various degrees of knowledge and ability.
We want to teach you the basic skills of ropes and safety in preparing you for an outdoor adventure with your Scouts.
Certification is for two years. Completion of (one) weekend session will certify an individual for two years or re-certify an individual for two years.
Sessions Offered in 2008
March 28-30 April 25-27 September 5-7 October 24-26
Cost: $10.00 (covers materials for sessions)
This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
Each session begins at 7:00 PM on Friday at Boxwell and concludes at 4:00 PM on Sunday at Stone Door (Grundy County, TN). Each participant is responsible for their own food and camping equipment for the weekend. Bring leather gloves and current Scout medical form.
Limit: 16 participants
Course Director:
David Benneyworth: (615) 646-3335 david.benneyworth@healthways.com