SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION

Welcome to the Midwest FreeStyle Symposium!  The MFS offers excellent instruction in a quiet water venue for people wishing to improve paddling and precise boat control skills.  Courses are offered in all skill levels and are taught by ACA certified instructors.  Student/instructor ratio is limited to 5 to 1.  We are located in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and can provide info on activities such as hiking, biking, historic tours, shopping, etc. for non-paddling friends or spouses upon request. .

REGISTRATION: Print out the Registration Packet. Select the desired courses, skill level, and any meals desired on the Registration Form, and mail it with the Medical Form and Waiver, and Payment to Elaine (at address on registration form). Confirmation, maps, and agenda will be sent upon receipt of registration. Please note that there is a site admission fee that is a required fee for all participants whether or not you sleep on site (A fixed expense charged by BSA for use of the camp). Late Registration Fee after August 30; registration deadline is September 10.

LODGING:  note: The Butler dorm has twin XL mattresses. You will need to bring your own bed linens, pillow, and towels. Full shower and bath facilities are available in the dorm. Sleeping accommodations are one large men’s dorm room and one large women’s dorm room on a space available basis. No pets are allowed at camp. Tent sites are also available. If you want a list of area motels, please indicate on the registration form—the local Holiday Inn also has offered a special for MFS participants.

MEALS: We offer full meals (home cooked!) during the symposium at the Dorm/Conference Center. Please bring utensils, cup, glasses, plate, and bowl to keep paper waste to a minimum.  Sinks for dishwashing  are in the Conference Center kitchens.

CLOTHING: September is usually very pleasant in Ohio, and can be warm during the day. Evenings are usually cool, and lake effect showers are always possible but not usual. Please come prepared for any weather. We paddle unless it is storming.

GEAR/EQUIPMENT: Bring a canoe, paddles, PFD (to be worn at all times when on water), and kneeling pad. Instructors will teach you in the canoe that you bring. We need to know asap if you will need to rent a boat, PFD, paddle, and / or kneeling pad.

print Registration PACKET forms using the links below:

1. Introduction Letter

2. Registration Form

3. MFS Class Information

4. ACA Waiver: ADULT / MINOR