American Canoe Association Instructor Course at Camp Bethel

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CAMP BETHEL

328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, Virginia 24090, (540) 992-2940

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American Canoe Association Instructor Course

Registration Form Health Form PreCourse Description Course Outline

Contact Beth Wiegandt for more information at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com.

ACA Canoe Instructor Certification Course Offering

IDW/ICE

Dates: October 11 - 14, 2008

Certification for Tandem Canoe Instructors/Current Instructor Updates

Level 1 (2 Days, Oct 11-12): Intro to Canoe

Level 2 (1 day Oct 13 + Level 1 Cert): Essentials of River Canoe

Level 3 (1 day Oct 14 + Level 2 Cert): Moving Water Canoe (old Basic River Canoe)

This course is appropriate for:

* Camps and Conferences offering canoe programs on Lakes or Rivers

* County and City Parks and Recreation Canoe Program Staff/Trip Leaders

* Physical Education Programs wishing to teach paddling as a life-time sport

* Current Certified Instructors needing updates

* Anyone wishing to teach canoeing and gain in their own skills as well, and

* Girl and Boy Scout Leaders wishing to teach skills and lead trips for Scouting Programs.

Stay for all 4 days or just for the level certification you wish to achieve. All Course work will be in the Roanoke Valley Area. Tent Camping, Bunk style accommodations, or local hotels can be arranged for participants if desired (lodging fees are NOT included in Course Price).

Classes begin daily at 9:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Instructor Candidates are expected to bring a “working” lunch to each session, and plenty of fluids for the day.

Detailed Course Outline Information can be found at the ACA website by following the links below:

Level 1 (Days 1 & 2): Intro to Canoe:

http://www.americancanoe.org/pdf/RCIC-T-IG.pdf

Level 2 (Day 3): Essentials of River Canoe:

http://www.americancanoe.org/pdf/RCEC-T-IG.pdf

Level 3 (Day 4): Moving Water (formerly Basic River Canoe): http://www.americancanoe.org/pdf/RCMW-T-IG.pdf

Course Price: $100/person/day Location: Roanoke Area, based from Camp Bethel

CONTACT BETH WIEGANDT WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT (540) 556-2594 or sbwiegandt@rbnet.com

Prerequisite: Must be a current or new member of the American Canoe Association and pay $25 fee to the Safety Instruction and Education Council (SEIC) at time of certification.

Equipment: Instructor Candidates may bring their own boats, paddles, and PFDs, or may rent appropriate gear for the duration of the course from the instructor. Please contact the Instructor for additional fees if rental equipment is needed.

Instructors:

Beth Wiegandt: Beth has been instructing canoeists and leading trips in the area for the past 22 years. Contact Beth sbwiegandt@rbnet.com with any questions regarding this course or other paddling opportunities.

Ken Guerrant: Ken comes to us from Maryland for this course as a seasoned Instructor Trainer Educator with the ACA.

Registration: A minimum of 5 Instructor Candidates and maximum of 12 ensure that you receive the individual instruction that you need to be successful in this course. Registration and confidential Health F orm must be completed and returned to:

Camp Bethel

ATTN: Canoe Instructor Course

328 Bethel Road

Fincastle, Virginia 24090

Deadlines: Registration must be received no later than October 7, 2008. To secure your space, a $100 deposit and your Health F orm must be received no later than 10 days after registering. All balances are due by October 3, 2008. All Checks are payable to Camp Bethel. Charges (with 3% surcharge added) are accepted by mail or by phone at (540) 992-2940.

CONTACT BETH WIEGANDT WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT (540) 556-2594 or sbwiegandt@rbnet.com

Links:

IDW/ICE Course Description & what to expect