Swimming

https://troopleader.scouting.org/plans-ideas-swimming/ 

• Swimming MB Requirements

• Lifesaving MB Requirements

• BSA Swimmer Tests 

• BSA Swimmer Classification Form 

• Aquatics Safety  Includes Safe Swim Defense (Lifesaving requirement)

Items to bring to Swimming and Lifesaving MB

• PFD (Lifesaving) - If those that have them bring them those that don't can share.

• Goggles (both MBs) - especially helpful retrieving (an object for swimming, a 10 lb weight for lifesaving) from the bottom of the pool

• Street Clothes  (lifesaving) - Must remove street cloths and jump in within 20 seconds. - These clothes will likely get wet! Something loose and easy to remove  can be helpful since you will probably have damp skin.

• Swim Suit/Towel (Both)

• $ for Entrance Fee

  • My County Rec Pass - Free option if you have set this up. It currently goes until May 31st 2025 but many believe it will be extended.

  • Fees  (2024 prices: $4 for ages 3-17, 7$ for ages 18-61)

Swim Stroke Videos:

• Front Crawl/Freestyle 

• Breaststroke 

• Sidestroke 

• Trudgen 

• Elementary Backstroke 

• Back Crawl/Backstroke 

Swimming Skill Videos:

• Back Float 

• Survival Floating 

• Treading Water 

• Help and Huddle Positions 

Lifesaving Skill Videos:

• Armpit Tow 

• Cross Chest Carry 

• Wrist Grip Escape 

• Front Head Hold Escape 

• Rear Head Hold Escape

• Spinal Injuries 

• Rowboat Rescue 

• Reach, Throw, Row, and Go - Note: This video was made by Vic Rowberry. Before he retired and started doing these videos he was a DE for the Great Salt Lake Council.