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Instructional Swim

(Not Merit Badge)

All Scouts classified as Beginner Swimmers

Instructional Swimming is offered EACH PERIOD to encourage Scouts to become certified in “Red, White, and Blue.” Special emphasis is placed on assistance to non-swimmers and beginners.  Any Scout who does not pass the swim test will be encouraged to take Instructional Swim.  Instructional Swim will be offered every period Monday through Thursday so that any Scouts wishing to re-test may do so at that time. Scouts taking Swimming Merit Badge will assist staff lifeguards in Instructional Swimming

Recreational Swim

For All scouts

Aquatics area will be staffed in the afternoon after the 5 th period for recreational swims (except for Friday).  Unit leaders may also make arrangements with the Aquatics Director for holding their own swimming periods under their own leadership.  Scouts must take the swim test and have a buddy tag to participate.

Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge

Periods will be scheduled for merit badge work.  Please check the merit badge section of this manual and the merit badge pamphlets for information regarding national requirements.  SWIMMING MERIT BADGE participants must pass the swimming test.  Swimming Merit Badge is a pre-requisite for LIFE-SAVING MERIT BADGE.  Life Saving Merit Badge is a two (2) period session.

Small Boat Sailing

Due to the limited number of sailboats, a maximum of six (6) Scouts for each session will be allowed.  Troops must pre-register Scouts for this event.  A total of twelve (12) will be allowed on a first come – first serve basis.  Scouts must pass the swimming test to participate

Canoeing and Rowing Merit Badges

The Aquatic area has many canoes and rowboats for use in our lake.  Periods are scheduled for merit badge work and also for recreational use during other periods.  Scouts must pass swimming test.  ROWING is recommended for older Scouts.

Mile Swim

(Not a Merit Badge)

An individual who is classified as a “Swimmer,” and makes all of the required practices leading up to participation in the actual Mile Swim may earn the Mile Swim.  The practices will be held at 5:00pm daily on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the final Mile Swim on Thursday.

BSA Lifeguard

Must have CPR certification PRIOR to arrival in camp.  Certification Card is required.  This is a special program for older Scouts who would like to further their skills in the Aquatics area.  This is an extremely strenuous course, and candidates will work side by side with the Aquatics Staff for the entire week.  Candidates are required to be on the waterfront all week, whenever the waterfront is open, including free times.  Earning other merit badges while working on BSA. Lifeguard is NOT recommended

Recreational Kayaking

Kayaking is recommended for older Scouts.  Must have passed swimmer’s test and be classified as a swimmer in order to participate. Kayaking is not a merit badge and will only be available during Free Time. Scouts will make reservations to use Kayaks at Camp office during Camp.