Scouting Programs

TRRA offers several programs that have been designed specifically for scouting. The emphasis on these programs include safety, education and above all else ...FUN. If you would like to see additional elements added to our program to fit your needs, our programs are very flexible and may be adapted.

Call or Email our office with any questions or to set up an event.
(412) 231-8772
rowandpaddle@threeriversrowing.org

Boy Scouts

Rowing & Canoe Merit Badge - This program features 2 sessions of learning and hands-on activities. During this time you will fulfill requirements for Rowing and Canoeing merit badges and can be signed off by our merit badge counselors.

The class includes group discussion, classroom training, and most of all hands-on activities featuring our indoor rowing tanks, indoor rowing machines, paddling canoes, as well as a variety of other areas in rowing and canoeing.

Details
Dates offered:	Offered the 3rd weekend from June through September, alternate times are available
Times:	9am to noon on consectuve Saturday's
Cost:	$25 per scout; $15 per adult, 8 person minimum
Canoe Merit Badge
Rowing Merit Badge

Webelos

Aquanaut Badge - This program will satisfy all the boating requirements of the Aquanaut badge. Our instructor-lead curriculum will step your scouts through various safety, educational and of course fun activities as they fulfill their requirements.

Details
Dates offered:	Offered the 3rd weekend from June through September, alternate times are available
Times:	9am to noon. Can also do in two weekday sessions if that is more convenient
Cost:	$15 per scout; $10 per adult, 8 person minimum

Cub Scouts

Wolf Cub Scouts - This program will introduce your Cubs to the world of boating. It includes a tour of our boathouse that includes rowing shells, motorboats, dragon boats and kayaks. Scouts will learn how to row on indoor rowing machines, as well as try out rowing in our Indoor Rowing Tanks. This class will also include materials on several Achievements (11, 12, 23), as well as various electives that include rowing boats, boat safety and several other requirements.

Details
Dates offered:	Anytime that is convenient for your pack. Can be a weeknight or a weekend. Call TRRA office to schedule your timeslot.
Times:	2 hour session
Cost:	$12 per scout; $8 per adult 8 person minimum

Bear Cub Scouts - This program will introduce your Cubs to the world of boating. It includes a tour of our boathouse that includes rowing shells, motorboats, dragon boats and kayaks. Scouts will learn how to row on indoor rowing machines, as well as try out rowing in our Indoor Rowing Tanks. This class will also include materials on Elective 20b: Know boating safety rules. This makes for a great alternative to your regularly scheduled meeting.

Details
Dates offered:	Anytime that is convenient for your pack. Can be a weeknight or a weekend. Call TRRA office to schedule your timeslot.
Times:	2 hour session
Cost:	$12 per scout; $8 per adult 8 person minimum

Girl Scouts

This program will introduce your Girl Scouts to the world of boating. It includes a tour of our boathouse that includes rowing shells, motorboats, dragon boats and kayaks. Girl Scouts will learn how to row on indoor rowing machines, as well as try out rowing in our Indoor Rowing Tanks. This makes for a great alternative to your regularly scheduled meeting.

Details
Dates offered:	Anytime that is convenient for your troop. Can be a weeknight or a weekend. Call TRRA office to schedule your timeslot.
Times:	2 hour session
Cost:	$12 per scout; $8 per adult 8 person minimum

Brownie Girl Scouts

This program will introduce your Brownie Girl Scouts to the world of boating. It includes a tour of our boathouse that includes rowing shells, motorboats, dragon boats and kayaks. Brownie Girl Scouts will learn how to row on indoor rowing machines, as well as try out rowing in our Indoor Rowing Tanks. This makes for a great alternative to your regularly scheduled meeting.

Details
Dates offered:	Anytime that is convenient for your troop. Can be a weeknight or a weekend. Call TRRA office to schedule your timeslot.
Times:	2 hour session
Cost:	$12 per scout; $8 per adult 8 person minimum

Custom Programs

In addition to the above programs we also offer additional programs during the summer months that involve more activity. These are a great choice as we offer multiple types of programs that have already been customized for a select experience. We have programs that concentrate more on education, some more recreational activities and then others that combine both education and recreation. Perfect for all Scouting groups. These programs are known as our ERAP. See our ERAP page for details of these programs.

Next Steps

To get more information on a program that is right for your group as well as rates contact TRRA at 412.231.8772 or Email today.

FAQ's

Is this safe? - Yes, we have trained instructors leading all of our programs. Our boathouse received the USRowing Club of the Year award partly due to our extensive safety policies in place.

Do you have insurance for our group? - Yes, we carry special insurance through USRowing, US Canoe and Kayak as well through an independent carrier to cover our liability to offer program lead activities. We also can also arrange for a certificate of secondary insurance for those interested. Additionaly we are listed on the Girl Scouts approved facility listing.

Does our group need to know how to swim? - This depends on the program choosen. Some of the programs are completely on land, no water activity. If the program you have choosen involves on water activity we prefer that everyone can swim. However, despite this we INSIST that every person wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).