If boy scouts and sea scouts heed the information provided for the rowing merit badge on this site, they can expect to. Lifesaving merit badge us scouting service project. For the swimming merit badge, scouts should bring an extra set of clothes on january 17 th and to all sessions after that until they pass the requirement for swimming with clothes on. Each aquatics merit badge counselor must have equivalent training or. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. As a scout is working towards their eagle, they have an option to earn the swimming merit badge or cycling merit badge as one of the required merit badges.
As you know, swimming s an important merit badge because to earn the eagle scout award, a scout must earn either swimming, cycling or hiking mb. May 19, 2014 added swimming merit badge revisions to major updates section april 16, 2014 added digital technology requirements link, moved digital technology to newly released section. A scout need not pass all the requirements of one merit badge with the same counselor. Swim continuously for 150 yards using the following strokes in good form and in a strong manner. New sustainability merit badge a required foreagle option. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Class will follow 2014 version of swimming merit badge and requirements 27 will be covered. In addition to the standard requirements and approvals for being a merit badge counselor, selected merit badges have specific skills requirement in order to serve as a counselor in those areas. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Aquatics day is an opportunity for scouts in troops, crews and ships to work on the swimming or lifesaving merit badge and webelos scouts to work on the aquanaut adventure.
Scouts please remember to bring a blue card signed by the scoutmaster. Merit badge requirements camping merit badge, boy scout. Required for eagle must complete cycling or hiking or swimming. Bsa troop 235 arlington texas rank and merit badge notes. Three 45minute sessions are recommended for instruction, practice, and completion of requirements. Either this merit badge or hiking mb or cycling mb is required. The application for merit badge has a place to record what has been finisheda partial. Both swimming instruction and merit badge swimming or lifesaving based on an initial swim test, scouts will be placed in their ability groups. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Im meeting with a scout that has partial signoff on the cooking merit badge. December 16th, 2015 everyone please come just before 7pm. The effective date for earning these new merit badges is april 1, 2010, and requirements must be completed no later than dec.
Read, download and publish merit badge workbook magazines, ebooks for free at. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Scouts taking the merit badge class must be able to pass the bsa swim test at the event in order to proceed with the class. Takes awhile to get in the 5 10milers, but enjoyable. Read, download and publish merit badge workbook magazines. May, 2014 requirements for the swimming merit badge. Camp allatoona aquatics base exciting scouting adventure. Following the guidelines set in the bsa safe swim defense, in water at least 7 feet deep, show a standing headfirst dive from a dock or pool deck.
This will lay a suitable foundation for safety and first aid requirements 1 and 2. Snorkeling bsa is ideally suited to winter programs using indoor pools. The classification tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season even if the scout has earned the swimming merit badge. Swimming merit badge 20092014 us scouting service project. Find more information about becoming a life class with take place at metro school 405 s davidson st, charlotte, nc 28202. The swimming merit badge is a prerequisite for the lifesaving merit badge. Special requirements for merit badge counselors from the guide to advancement, 2015 edition, bsa several badges involve activities for which the boy scouts of america has implemented strategies to improve safety, enhance the scouts experiences, and manage risk. Please try your best to attend if you are interested in completing this merit badge or if you plan to attend summer camp 2015. A revised cooking merit badge pamphlet and new requirements were released last year. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. For information on merit badge requirements and resources, go to boys life magazines merit badge requirements page.
For 2015, the troop started their outings for the year with an exciting day of learning on bicycling. All participating aquatics merit badge counselors must meet the general requirements for aquatic merit badge mb counselors, and must have current certification in cpr and current bsa training in weather awareness. The cooking merit badge, which simmered its way to the top of the charts in 2014, cooled to third place in the 2015 merit badge rankings. Requirements were revised effective in may, 2014, and become officially effective on january 1, 2015. Updated in 2017 to add the exploration merit badge. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. Mark dichiara of redemptive cycles hosted the troop at his work shop to cover the.
Explain to your counselor how scoutings safe swim defense plan anticipates, helps prevent and mitigate, and provides responses to likely hazards you may encounter during swimming activities. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. And please remember to purchase your swimming merit badge series pamphlet the next time you are at. Each aquatics merit badge counselor must have equivalent training or experience, or both, in. Boy scout swimming merit badge clinic active network.
Feb 10, 2012 you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. It may be that due to timing or location issues, etc. Instructors will cover all requirements, but completion of the merit badge will depend upon the participants ability to attain the required proficiency adult leaders and parents may also participate in these programs by registering and paying the required fee. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Apr 17, 2015 the classification tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season even if the scout has earned the swimming merit badge. Lifesaving merit badge pamphlet, lifesaving merit badge. Dec 18, 2015 2015 swimming merit badge yorktown, ny by webmaster december 18, 2015 seventeen of our scouts worked on their 2nd class and 1st class swimming merit badge requirements at club fit in jefferson valley. The 2015 merit badge rankings are here, and the winner is clear. Not all merit badge requirements are created equal. Earning merit badges gives scouts the opportunity to participate in activities and study subjects that prepare them for life. Bring your swimsuit, a towel and a change of clothes class b. Do they get something stated that they have passed this test as it is required for other merit badges.
Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Scouts will be able to pass off the merit badge requirements with the aid of professional lifeguards and staff in two days. Important excerpts from the guide to advancement 2015, no. After you sign up, buy or borrow swimming merit badge booklet and goto.
A scout may use either the old or the new requirements in 2014. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Are these the toughest requirements for all 7 merit badges. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements. Discuss the prevention and treatment of health concerns that could occur while. Requirements for the swimming merit badge with worksheets. Scouts may begin or continue working on swimming merit using either the old or new swimming merit badge requirements. Use the feet first method of surface diving and bring an object up from the bottom.
For those of you who would like to take this session must contact merit badge counselor as soon as possible since we have limited spaces. The extra clothes will be worn in the pool and must be a long sleeve button front flannel or cotton shirt and a fairly loosely fitting pair of trousers. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Jun 03, 2015 please try your best to attend if you are interested in completing this merit badge or if you plan to attend summer camp 2015. Swimming click photo for swimming merit badge requirements saturday, 11 jul 15, ship 378 is offering swimming merit badge at the summit family ymca, newnan, ga. Use this equipment, tools, andor clothing when needed or called for in meeting the requirements for this merit badge. All patrol leaders, asms and older scouts, we need your helping hand since we have many new scouts. Dec 29, 2015 another step closer to eagle, gain knowledge and work on parts of the swimming merit badge program. After january 1, 2015, scouts starting the badge must use the new requirements. Saturday, 11 jul 15, ship 378 is offering swimming merit badge at the summit family ymca, newnan, ga. Merit badge requirements and worksheets badges may be earned by individual scouts. Aquatics day is an opportunity for scouts in troops, crews and ships to work on the swimming or lifesaving merit badge and webelos scouts to work on the aquanaut adventure merit badge classes. These activities often require supervision with specialized.
Each merit badge has at least one doozy a sufficiently sized hurdle standing between a. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. District and council advancement committees are encouraged to offer opportunities for scouts to work on at least some of these merit badges at resident camp, at camporees, or during special anniversary celebrations. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. The unique border will immediately identify it as a 2010 historic merit badge. A scout who has already started working on the merit badge when the 2014 edition was introduced, may continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet to earn the badge and fulfill the requirements therein. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books for.
From jan 1, 2014 to dec 31, 2014, scouts may begin working or continue to work on the swimming merit badge using either the old or the new requirements its the scouts choice. Another step closer to eagle, gain knowledge and work on parts of the swimming merit badge program. New merit badge counselor application available online. The swimming merit badge dolphinkicked its way into. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools, and clothing used while checking or repairing farm equipment. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Merit badge classes classes are held at the outdoor pool swimming merit badge. Before doing other requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Due to a change in the second class requirements in 2010, in requirement 3, 7a7c is now 8a. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. Troop 505 swimming merit badge 2 of 2 workshop jun 10. Do a headfirst surface dive pike or tuck, and bring the object up again.
The swimmer and beginner classification tests defined in safe swim defense may be administered at the unit level following procedures specified in aquatics supervision, no. The swimming merit badge pamphlet provides reference material for snorkeling bsa. Next week, my son will begin work on his swimming mb at summer camp. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Aug 04, 2015 as a scout is working towards their eagle, they have an option to earn the swimming merit badge or cycling merit badge as one of the required merit badges. Demonstrate survival skills by leaping into deep water wearing clothes shoes, socks, swim trunks, long pants, belt, and longsleeved shirt. Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program.
Some merit badges may not be appropriate for offering at summer camp. Read and study the entire swimming merit badge pamphlet and complete the discussion requirements before arriving. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Bsa tuesdy night swim at the playdium since 1960 fall session october 14th. New pamphlet explores methods of improving rate of advancement. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. And please remember to purchase your swimming merit badge series pamphlet the next time you are at the scout store. Advancement offered and camp personnel instructing. Swimming merit badge revised in time for summer camp bryan on. Swimming merit badge, that eaglerequired summer camp staple, has. Discuss the prevention and treatment of health concerns that could occur while swimming. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. The patches for the eaglerequired merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on. The requirements for the swimming merit badge have been revised.