Spirit of America - Lorain County Metro Parks
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Spirit of America - Lorain County Metro Parks
– Spirit of America – • Learn safe boating skills • Earn a required state boating certificate by taking and passing the Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) • Become a “Captain of Your Own Vessel” Sailboats Powerboats Jet Skis (Personal Watercraft) Canoes, Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards Application on reverse side CAMP DATES AND TIMES Commitment to participate in all of the following disciplines is mandatory for Spirit of America Boating students. Limited space is available. Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) Passing this one-day class is mandatory for further participation in the program. Tutoring is available for those needing it. Parents are also welcome to attend and earn their boating license for FREE. **NOTE – Parent Orientation will be held 8-9 am concurrent with each OBEC session** OBEC 1 OBEC 2 Mercy Health & Recreation Center, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst Mercy Health & Recreation Center, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst Saturday, May 21; 8am - 4pm Saturday, June 4; 8am - 4pm Pool Instruction - Drowning Prevention (DP) In-water pool session, we will introduce Spirit of America, Drowning Prevention and Equipment Awareness. Includes proper use of PFD and capsize rescues. DP 1 DP 2 Sunday, June 5; 1pm - 4pm Sunday, June 5; 4:30 - 7:30pm Splash Zone, 95 Hamilton Rd., Oberlin Splash Zone, 95 Hamilton Rd., Oberlin Training on the Water Each week-long camp consists of 18 hours of on-the-water opportunities as well as on-land instruction. There will also be a day dedicated to personal watercraft instruction and a large vessel educational experience with the U.S. Coast Guard. Students meet at the Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club each day. (Each Friday is an inclement weather make-up day.) On-Water 1 On-Water 2 June 20 - 24 9am - 3:30pm June 27 - July 1 9am - 3:30pm Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club 108 Alabama Ave., Lorain Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club 108 Alabama Ave., Lorain Lorain Sailing & Yacht Club 108 Alabama Ave., Lorain June 13 - 17 9am - 3:30pm Space is Limited Questions or concerns, contact Aimee at [email protected] or (440) 949-5200 ext. 225. For more information see www.SpiritOfAmerica95.org On-Water 3 – – STUDENT APPLICATION – – Spirit of America Youth Boating Education Camp Complete & return by May 1st, 2016 (Please choose one session for each discipline – OBEC, DP, and On-Water. See descriptions, dates and times on reverse side.) OBEC Session 1 OBEC Session 2 DP Session 1 DP Session 2 On-Water Session 1 On-Water Session 2 On-Water Session 3 (Please Print) Name:Date: School Name, City: Street Address: City:State:Zip: Phone Number : ( ) Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s Name(s): Parent’s Best Phone #: ( ) Parent’s E-Mail Address (for Notifications): Swimming Ability:GoodFairPoorNone Fear of Water: None A Little A Lot Life Vest Size: Small (under 90 lbs.) M-L (over 90 lbs.) Essay: Attach a 50-word (minimum) narrative describing why you are interested in being a part of the Spirit of America boating education summer program. Be creative, talk a little about yourself and share with us some activities that you enjoy. Student Signature: I understand my child must attend and pass (70% grade or above) the OBEC class and attend all activities in order to graduate from this program. I agree that photos of my child may be shared in the program including on its website. I will be responsible for timely transportation to and from all activities. Parent Signature: RETURN or MAIL this completed application and attach your essay to: Lorain County Metro Parks Aimee Potonic 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH 44054 OR scan and e-mail to [email protected] OFFICE USE ONLY: Date:Time:Initial: Date of Birth: