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\narticular  \nThis ma  \nsubject.  \nIf you 0lohlet isincorrect,please let us K1Uw.r Icast suc j~-.nation.  \nMerit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirementsupdated regularly.Your suggestions for improvement are welcome.  \nSend comments along with a brief statement about yourself to NationalAdvancement Committee,S209·Boy Scouts of America·1325West Walnut Hill Lane·P.O.Box 152079·Irving,TX 75015-2079·merit.badge@Scouting.org.  \n# WHO PAYS FOR THIS PAMPHLET?\n\nThis merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 coveringall kinds of hobby and career subjects.It is made available for youto buy as a service of the national and local councils,Boy Scouts ofAmerica.The costs of the development,writing,and editing of the  \nWHITEWATER  \nFOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT300 West Briarciff RoadBolingbrook,L60440-2894(630)759-2102  \n\"Enhancing our youths'competitive edge through merit badges\"  \nBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA  \n# Note to the Counselor\n\nThe instruction and experience necessary to complete the Whitewatermerit badge requirements are intended to prepare the Scout for hisinitial whitewater experience.The objective is to introduce the skillsand equipment with emphasis on safety and self-protection.A Scoutearning this award will have taken the first step toward whitewaterproficiency,but will achieve true proficiency only through furthertraining and practice under proper supervision and conditions.  \nA Scout earning this merit badge should have a keen appreciationof the risks and precautions of whitewater sports to help ensure thatfuture whitewater activity will be conducted in a safe manner.He mustfully understand and appreciate the limits of his own ability and expe-rience.A counselor who does not believe the Scout has reached thislevel of skill and understanding should not award the merit badge.  \nWhitewater instruction should follow all requirements,procedures,and techniques presented in this pamphlet.Supplemental informationand additional strokes should not be introduced until the basic require-ments are met.The learning objectives emphasize safety and basic skillsproficiency.The merit badge counselor must follow all BSA safetypolicies,especially Safety Afloat and American Whitewater guidelines.  \nOn-the-water instruction and practice,including the requiredwhitewater trip,should be limited only to rapids with a rating of Class lor Class II.The minimum time for training is that which leaves the Scoutprepared.The time needed for the Scout to reach adequate proficiencywill vary depending on several factors,including class size and previ-ously acquired flatwater skills.Plan on 15 to 20 hours of instructionand practice,plus the required trip.Keep the instructor-to-pupil ratiosmall,around 8 to 10 Scouts per pair of instructors.A recommendedmerit badge course outline can be found in the aquatics section ofthe BSA publication Camp Program and Property Management,No.20-920B.  \nA whitewater merit badge counselor must 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