Transcript Aquatics Committee Primer

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)
Wolf Achievement
Bear Electives
-- Boats
-- Swimming
Swimming Belt Loop
Swimming Sports Pin
Swimming Belt Loop
Swimming Sports Pin
Aquanaut Activity Badge
How to conduct a safe swim -Safe Swim Defense
Boy Scout Beginners Test
Reaching and Throwing Rescues
Can be checked off by
knowledgeable adult leader
Procedures can be found in the
Scout Handbook
How to conduct a safe boating
activity -- Safety Afloat.
Boy Scout Swimmers Test
Line and Tender Rescues
Can be checked off by
knowledgeable adult leader
Procedures can be found in
the Scout Handbook
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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 councilapproved instructor.
Required training for supervision of
activities afloat.
Provides knowledge of policies and
procedures.
Available on-line or through councilapproved 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
available elsewhere.
aquatic
opportunities
not
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
annually in each region.
schools
are
offered
Documents
Scout Handbook
Scout Fieldbook
Merit Badge Pamphlets
Guide to Safe Scouting
Aquatic Supervision
Lifeguarding, Red Cross
National Camp
Standards
Cub Scouts Academic
and Sports Program
Guide
On-Line
Guide to Safe Scouting
Safe Swim Defense
Training
Safety Afloat Training
Digital
Aquatic Staff Guide
BSA Lifeguard
Counselor Guide
Paddle Craft Safety
Instructors Guide and
Powerpoint
Swimming and Water
Rescue Instructors
Guide and Powerpoint
Local Council Aquatics
Committee – a Starter
Kit (Powerpoint)
What’s Up in BSA
Aquatics (ppt)