Canoe the Ohio with Paddle Perry

Join GSSI for a day-long event in Perry County with Paddle Perry!
Starting at our very own Camp Koch for canoe safety, skills, and practice, we’ll finish the day with a 6-mile trip down the Ohio River in two 26-foot canoes, with a tour of the Cannelton Locks and Dam. The cost includes all paddling gear (lifejackets, canoes, and a dam tour), instruction, and a fun patch. Council will provide the girl-adult ratio for this event (including certified lifeguards). Seniors will earn their Paddling badge, and Ambassadors will work toward their Water badge. This session has a maximum of 16 participants due to canoe capacity.
WHO: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts
WHERE: Camp Koch and the Ohio River, Cannelton Locks & Dam
WHEN: Sunday, June 14, from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM CT
COST: $35 per Girl Scout
TO REGISTER: Fill out the online form/
DEADLINE: Register by June 5
REQUIREMENTS: This will be a council-chaperoned event, but participants must provide their own transportation to the event. Please make sure to bring a packed lunch, as we will be eating in our canoes on the Ohio River. All participants must fill out an Event Permission form by June 12 in order to canoe.
Program:
• 9:30 AM: Check In at Camp Koch
• 10:00 AM: 2-hour training at Camp Koch
• 12:00 PM: 6-mile canoe trip on the Ohio River (estimated 3 hours) with a 1-hour tour of the Cannelton Locks & Dam
• 4:30 PM: Pick Up at Camp Koch (estimated)
Questions? Contact Mary Birkhead at mbirkhead@girlscouts-gssi.org.
View event online: www.girlscouts-gssi.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/gssievents/outdoor/canoe-ohio.html