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Ensures consistency and safety
The same at all levels of Scouting
Non-Swimmer, Beginner and Swimmer
Non-Swimmer Beginner Swimmer
Tiger Cub Elective (Go swimming with an adult)
Tiger Cubs may work toward Swimming Belt Loops and Sports Pins
Cubs have no formal learn-to-swim program but should be encouraged to participate in other agencies’ programs. (ARC or YMCA)
How to conduct a safe swim -- Safe Swim Defense
Boy Scout Beginners TestReaching and Throwing
RescuesCan be checked off by
knowledgeable adult leaderProcedures can be found in
the Scout Handbook
How to conduct a safe boating activity -- Safety Afloat.
Boy Scout Swimmers TestLine and Tender RescuesCan be checked off by
knowledgeable adult leaderProcedures can be found in
the Scout Handbook
• SWIMMING MB• LIFESAVING MB• CANOEING MB• ROWING MB• MOTORBOATING MB• SMALL BOAT SAILING MB• WATER SPORTS MB• WHITEWATER MB• SCUBA DIVING MB
SATISFY EAGLE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRE SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
Introduce specialized areas of aquatics
Available to Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts
Can be earned by adults as well as youth
Tied to advancement or simply for recreation
The BSA maintains two High Adventure bases centered around aquatics -- Northern Tier (MN and Canada) and the Seabase (FL).
Many councils also operate High Adventure camps.
The Outdoor Bronze Award and the Ranger Award have aquatic electives -- Lifesaver, Scuba and Watercraft.
The Sports Bronze Award and the Silver Award also have aquatic elements.
Normal Venture Crew activities could also be aquatic oriented.
Sea Scouts is a specialized segment of the Venturing program.
Organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of our maritime heritage.
Sea Scout “Crews” are called “Ships”
Required training for supervision of swimming activities.
Provides knowledge of policies and procedures.
Available on-line or through council-approved instructor.
Required training for supervision of activities afloat.
Provides knowledge of policies and procedures.
Available on-line or through council-approved instructor.
Recommended training for supervision of swimming activities
Ties Safe Swim Defense to the advanced skill training of lifeguarding
Open to adults and older youth
Instruction must be provided by an SWR Instructor or an Aquatics Instructor BSA.
Recommended training for supervision of boating activities
Can be earned in either a canoe or a kayak
Open to adults and older youth
Instruction must be provided by a PCS Instructor or an Aquatics Instructor BSA.
Designed to meet the training requirements of government agencies for those in professional lifeguarding situations -- such as summer camp.
Open to adults and older youth.
Program is closely aligned with American Red Cross Lifeguarding.
Committee promotes aquatic activities, helps procure equipment and instructors, and provides guidance to unit leaders or council professional.
Committee has overall responsibility for the local council’s aquatic activities in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing and Exploring.
Committee is made up of local volunteers and professionals and aligned with the council’s committee structure.
Primary purpose is to support the unit’s year-round aquatic program.
Can also provide aquatic opportunities not available elsewhere.
Program varies with a camp’s facility, staff and location.
National Camp Standards require 50% of a camp’s aquatic staff to be certified as lifeguards.
Aquatics Instructor, BSA is the highest level of training available for adults in BSA Aquatics. This training is required for summer camp Aquatics Directors.
The training can only be earned at a National Camping School.
These national training schools are offered annually in each region.
DocumentsScout HandbookScout FieldbookMerit Badge PamphletsGuide to Safe ScoutingAquatic SupervisionLifeguarding, Red CrossNational Camp StandardsCub Scouts Academic and Sports Program Guide
On-LineGuide to Safe ScoutingSafe Swim Defense TrainingSafety Afloat Training
DigitalAquatic Staff GuideBSA Lifeguard Counselor GuidePaddle Craft Safety Instructors Guide and PowerpointSwimming and Water Rescue Instructors Guide and PowerpointLocal Council Aquatics Committee – a Starter Kit (Powerpoint)What’s Up in BSA Aquatics (ppt)