The PC Camping Instructor/ RCABC Tripping Leader course is designed to prepare teachers to lead a group of students on a multi day trip. Depending on participants it may include the RCABC Tandem Moving Water course to prepare leaders for the hazards and current of rivers. The RCABC Tripping leader course teaches the skills and knowledge of how to lead an extended backcountry canoe trip. Details are listed below. Cost is $250 per person plus GST.
Current Lakewater Level 1 Instructors and Paddle Canada Instructors may be eligible to complete the PC Tripping Instructor course. Please contact for more info.
RCABC CANOE TRIPPING LEADER
WHO IS IT FOR?
The RCABC Canoe Tripping Leader course is intended to build sufficient skills and confidence to become the leader of a group doing a multi-day wilderness canoe trip. This tripping leader course can be taught on a lake or river (see prerequisites). The people this course is targeted at are:
School teachers, Canoeing guides, Outdoor program leaders, Canoe club trip leaders, Youth camp or youth organization staff, Recreational canoe trippers who want to take their skills to the next level, Lakewater Instructors wishing to become RCABC Canoe Tripping Instructors
PREREQUISITES
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 (tandem) or Level 2 (solo) or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
RCABC Movingwater Level 1 or2 (tandem or solo)
Trip Log: experience must include at least three 2-day trips (can be done after the course)
DURATION – Minimum of 4 days with 2 overnights
Please visit the pdf below for more detailed information
http://bccanoe.com/images/pdf-files/Course_Outlines_from_Manual/007_Tripping_Paddler_Leader.pdf
PADDLE CANADA CAMPING INSTRUCTOR
WHO IS IT FOR?
The PC CAMPING Instructor course is intended to create instructors capable of teaching the skills and knowledge required for weekend Paddling trips. The instructor is qualified to teach on venue locations specific to his or her own Paddle Canada skill level. Upon successful completion the candidate can conduct Paddle Canada’s Introduction to Canoe Tripping skills courses.
Prerequisites
Minimum 16-hour First Aid (can be wilderness) plus CPR Certificate
Recommended:
Leave No Trace training
River Rescue Training
Paddling Skill Prerequisites:
Minimum of Paddle Canada Intermediate Lake Tandem skill certification or equivalencies
Paddle Canada Advanced Canoe Tripping skill certification or equivalencies
Significant Canoe Tripping experience in a wide variety of conditions and locations
Instructor Prerequisite:
Recommended that instructor candidates have prior Paddle Canada instructor training (eg. Lake Canoe Instructor)
Typical Course Length
Course will be offered over 3 days with at least 2 overnights.
Candidates must be able to individually lead for a minimum of half-of-one day
This Camping Basics Instructor course can be taught on a lake or river (see prerequisites). The people this course is targeted at are: School teachers, Canoeing guides, Outdoor program leaders, Canoe club trip leaders, Youth camp or youth organization staff, Recreational canoe trippers who want to take their skills to the next level, Lakewater Instructors wishing to become PC Canoe Camping Instructors.