We will be working on the Swimming Merit Badge and conducting the yearly BSA Swim Test. Please note that every Scout must complete their swim test before Summer Camp.
George Johns and Audra Nolan will be the supervising adult leaders
SWIMMING MERIT BADGE
The Swimming Merit Badge is an Eagle Required Merit Badge
SWIM TEST
Tests will be conducted by Nate Hale. The Nitro lifeguard will serve as the required lifeguard on site.
BSA Swim Classification Record
SWIMMER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting back stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
BEGINNER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.
NON-SWIMMER
Anyone who has not completed the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a non-swimmer.
