Join Us on the Waitukubuli Sea Kayak Trail for Red Cross Certified First Aid Training, Environmental Leadership, Water Safety Skills This Summer!”
SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING COURSE CALL FOR SIGN UPS! All youth ages 15-18 yrs are welcome to join our summer programming 2025. The Rising Tides team is launching a youth-centered environmental leadership course during the months of July and August 2025 in Dominica. Building on the successful foundation of the 2024 Safe Waves project, this program is designed to train 30 Dominican youth in first aid, climate resilience, marine safety and leadership development. In partnership with the Dominica Olympic Committee and the Soufriere Outdoor Centre this course will equip participants with practical skills and certifications, while encouraging young leaders to involve themselves in Dominica’s unique and precious environment.
Course Breakdown
The summer program is split into two components:
1. Environmental Youth Leadership Lab (3 days): Held at the Soufriere Guest House, participants will take part in interactive workshops in preparation for kayak trips. This includes official First Aid certification through the Red Cross, as well as water safety skills, kayak skills, swimming skills and environmental knowledge. These 3-day sessions will run from time – time and are designed to build strong team relationships while providing the skills needed to embark on a kayaking expedition.
2. Coastal Kayaking Expedition (3 days): This segment is a hands-on sea kayaking journey along Dominica’s north west coast. Participants will apply their skills in real-world settings navigating and interacting with Dominicas coastline from a new perspective. Groups of 10 participants per session will spend two nights at Fort Shirley in Cabrits National Park. This trip will be supervised and led by professional and experienced kayaking guides from the Soufriere Outdoor Centre.
What is Provided
- Red Cross Emergency First Aid & CPR certification
- Swimming and kayaking instruction from certified trainers - Full access to all training gear and safety equipment
- Meals, transportation, and accommodation during the course - A household first aid kit
- Educational resources including the Safe Waves Guidebook
Session Dates are as Follows
- Session 1 Jul 21- Jul 23, TRIP DATES: Aug 7 – Aug 9
- Session 2 Jul 24 – Jul 26, TRIP DATES: Aug 16 – Aug 18
- Session 3 Jul 28 – Jul 30 TRIP DATES: Aug 21 – Aug 23
Registration Details
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure a spot, download the registration form from our Facebook or Instagram pages, or email us directly at risingtides.dominica@gmail.com.
Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561051236311&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: @safewaves.2024
Link for signup sheet:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecm3Ku9du_wba3ARyeC2ZdbRn0V4mEfQnX4w mj_Eh4Ikixzg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114345026861196197056
