Troop Paddleboarding

Earning Merit Badges

Should Be Unforgettable

Proud to partner with scout troops.

We love working with Girl and Boy Scout Troops for a couple reasons. We believe youth are the future and the best way to learn is through play.  We help troops earn their merit badges through innovative programing on and off the river.  Contact us to see how we can help your troop create unforgettable memories while honing your paddling skills!

Austin A. - Founder, Owner and MN Native

Re-live the Action!
You are going to love re-living the adventure when our guides take video with our GoPro HD cameras and share with you on youtube!

Setting a higher standard for troop meetings.

We design amazing, team-specific paddleboarding activities on the Mississippi River.  Some of our favorite programs include team-building outdoor challenges to test Athleta manager's  communication and group dynamics, a no-impact cross-training package made specifically for the MN Lynx, the Maple Grove Triathlon and Twin Cities Live, and our eco-tours with sustainable education and riverbank restoration designed for 1 Mississippi and their volunteers.

TROOP ITINERARY

5:30pm - Meet at Boom Island (724 Sibley Ave North, Minneapolis)
5:45pm - We transport your troop up-river
6pm - Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
6:45pm - River Safety and Paddling Training
7:15pm - Begin Paddling Adventure
7:30pm - Stop at Blue Heron Rookery/Island with Rope Swing
8:15pm - Finish Tour at Boom Island


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How we prepare...

Safety is planned into every aspect of our tours.  We carefully walk through the initial pre-planning of routes, times and locations months in advance.

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Things you can do

Don't worry.  We've paddled with thousands of people down the Mississippi River and believe it or not, only 5% of the people get wet.  We have 'sure-dry' tips for the cautious and 'sure-wet' tips for the ambitious...  

Our guides will start the adventure with a river safety and paddling tips orientation.  Once you are comfortable, we will begin paddling downriver.

We have plans and safety protocols for any incidents that arise.  We will also be in constant contact with a support vehicle that will be driving us upriver.

What's Included

  • Off-River Training
  • Merit Badge Training
  • Paddling Skills Training
  • Transportation Up-River
  • Knowledgable Guides
  • Safety Planning
  • Paddleboard Equipment
  • River Interpretation
  • Customized Paddle Adventure
  • Edited Photographs
  • GoPro Video Option
  • Awesome Suntans
  • Unforgettable Memories
  • $30 Groups of 17-24
  • $35 Groups of 10-16
More Questions?

*We ask that all scouts be at least 13 years old and have passed the BSA Swim test*

Contact: garrett@standupmn.org or 507-995-5176 at least 2 weeks in advance to plan your troop adventure!  Customizable options available.

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