 While this activity is certainly a great time for scouts and families alike, it may not be planned into the calendar every year. This helps keep scouting different and exciting every year. This event has typically been held at the Taylor Mill Swim Club, although this could be done at any are pool.
Achievements, Electives, and Other Award That Can Be Earned (by Rank)
 Elective 40 - Fun in the Water - Together with an adult partner, go swimming or take part in an activity in water.
Wolf Achievement 1 – Feats of Skill h. Using a basic swim stroke, swim 25 feet. i. Tread water for 15 seconds or as long as you can. Do your best.
Bear Elective 19 – Swimming a. Jump feet-first into water over your head, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, and swim back. b. Swim on your back, using the elementary backstroke, for 30 feet. c. Rest by floating on your back, using as little motion as possible, for at least one minute. d. Tell what is meant by the buddy system. Know the basic rules of safe swimming. e. Do a racing dive from edge of pool and swim 60 feet, using a racing stroke. (You might need to make a turn.)
Webelos Aquanaut Do these: 1. Jump into water over your head. Come to the surface and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using a backstroke. 2. Stay in the water after the swim and float on your back and your front, and demonstrate survival floating. 3. Put on a personal floatation device (PFD) that is the right size for you. Make sure it is properly fastened. Wearing the PFD, jump into water over your head. Show how the PFD keeps your head above water by swimming 25 feet. Get out of the water, remove the PFD, and hang it where it will dry. And do three of these: 4. Do a front surface dive and swim under water for four strokes before returning to the surface. 5. Explain the four basic water rescue methods. Demonstrate reaching and throwing rescues. 6. With an adult on board, show that you know how to handle a rowboat. 7. Pass the BSA "swimmer" test: a. Jump feet-first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. b. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl. c. Then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. d. After completing the swim, rest by floating. e. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. 8. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Sports belt loop for swimming. All Swimming Belt Loop: Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain rules of Safe Swim Defense. Emphasize the buddy system. 2. Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or family. 3. While holding a kick board, propel yourself 25 feet using a flutter kick across the shallow end of the swimming area. |
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