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Badge-Ready Paddleboarding on Grapevine Lake: Scout Troops Learn SUP and Kayak Skills
A focused two-hour session where Scout troops can learn paddle technique, safety, and earn paddleboarding badges and patches with DFW Surf – Grapevine.
Badge-Ready Paddleboarding on Grapevine Lake: Scout Troops Learn SUP and Kayak Skills.
Scout Troops get a compact, instructor-led introduction to standup paddleboarding and kayaking on Grapevine Lake: a hands-on outdoor session that covers safety, equipment, paddle technique and guided exploration of the lake’s paddle trail, with all gear and life jackets provided and space reserved for your group.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Patch & Badge Opportunity
Designed specifically for Scout Troops, the program includes opportunities to work toward paddleboarding badges and patches with an organized session that can be scheduled directly with the operator.
Explore the Grapevine Lake Paddle Trail
The on‑water portion takes Troops onto the Grapevine Lake paddle trail for guided paddling and exploration, letting scouts apply new skills on open water under instructor supervision.
All Gear, Certified Instructors, Private Group Space
Sessions supply all equipment and life jackets, certified instructors lead the activities, and groups get a private area with tables and chairs plus free lockers for personal items.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour session feels like
Over a focused two-hour lesson, instructors walk scouts through safety briefings and equipment orientation, teach basic paddle technique, and guide the group onto the Grapevine Lake paddle trail for supervised paddling and play — all equipment and life jackets are provided, and groups have a private shore area for staging.
THE BADGE
Patch & Badge Opportunity
Designed specifically for Scout Troops, the program includes opportunities to work toward paddleboarding badges and patches with an organized session that can be scheduled directly with the operator.
THE WATER
Explore the Grapevine Lake Paddle Trail
The on‑water portion takes Troops onto the Grapevine Lake paddle trail for guided paddling and exploration, letting scouts apply new skills on open water under instructor supervision.
THE SUPPORT
All Gear, Certified Instructors, Private Group Space
Sessions supply all equipment and life jackets, certified instructors lead the activities, and groups get a private area with tables and chairs plus free lockers for personal items.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program works best for and an important booking note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, water, towel and a smile; lockers are available for personal items and all paddling equipment and life jackets are supplied.
The session runs two hours; to set up a date and time for your troop — and to request a lifeguard on duty if required — email [email protected] in advance.
Certified instructors, all equipment and life jackets, private area with tables/chairs for your group, and free lockers are included with the program.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Scout Troops session?
The program is a two-hour session.
What does the session include?
All equipment and life jackets, certified instructors, a private area with tables and chairs, and free lockers are included.
How do I schedule a date and time for my troop?
Email [email protected] to set up your date and time for the troop session.
Do you provide a lifeguard?
If your troop requires a lifeguard on duty, please book in advance and notify the operator via email so arrangements can be made.
What should scouts bring?
Scouts should bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, water and a towel; a smile is encouraged.
Is this program appropriate for earning badges or patches?
Yes — the program offers paddleboarding badge and patch opportunities for Scout Troops.
What is the rate for a Scout Troop session?
Scout Troops are charged $50 for the session.