2025 Raft Guide Training - Open Enrollment

Healing Waters Guide Training - 2025

YES!  
YOU can become a whitewater raft guide!

Train to become a Volunteer Whitewater Rafting Guide with a fabulous non-profit organization!

HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
RAFT GUIDE TRAINING  - Spring 2025

 

Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures (HWWA) is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on inspiring, empowering, and enriching the lives of individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, those struggling with substance use disorders, disadvantaged youth, and the LGBTQIA+ community through transformative outdoor wilderness experiences. Established in 1996, HWWA offers a diverse range of activities, including rafting, sea kayaking, and winter cabin retreats, all designed to foster a connection with nature, encourage personal growth, and build a supportive community.

To enhance accessibility, our organization provides scholarships and subsidized pricing, ensuring that everyone in need can participate in our programs.

Healing Waters is offering an opportunity for you to become a volunteer whitewater raft guide on the South Fork American River! In exchange for comprehensive training, we request that you volunteer a few weekends during the summer to guide our participants down the river. Whether you’re an adrenaline enthusiast or have a passion for outdoor service, this is an incredible and fulfilling opportunity you won’t want to miss!

The cost of guide training is $425, which includes classroom materials, five weekends of on-river training, and meals (partial scholarships are available). Additionally, Swift Water Rescue training is offered separately at a cost of $315 and is conducted by Sierra Rescue, with 50% scholarships available. Join us in making a positive impact in our community while enjoying the great outdoors!
 
Click here to complete our online guide application:

2025 Guide e-Application (Online Form)


Click here for a copy of a hardcopy of our guide application:

2025 Guide Application (Hard Copy)

For additional questions, please contact Delton at:   Delton@hwaters.org

Click HERE for Healing Waters 2025 Guide Training Schedule

LIQUID CAMP 2025 - July 8th - 11th - Open Enrollment

Who:
Youth - Ages 7 & up

What:
Liquid Camp - Outdoor Exposure & Paddle Clinic for Youth!


When: 

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to
Friday, July 11th, 2025
You are invited to stay the weekend and join all HW activities for free!

Where:
Camp Lotus - Hogan's North

Why:

  • expose youth to the outdoors

  • create future stewards of the environment!

  • establish non-profit involvement

  • potentially create future volunteers, board members, and donors!

  • amazing bonding experience for parent(s) and youth!

  • get your youth off their media device! :-)

Complete Your Liquid Camp Application - HERE!

$275 for Liquid Camp Youth
$125 for parents and guardians

Partial Scholarships Available - Request Scholarships during the application process