Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. 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. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. Read and study the entire swimming merit badge pamphlet and complete the discussion requirements before arriving. Not all merit badge requirements are created equal. 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. 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. 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. And please remember to purchase your swimming merit badge series pamphlet the next time you are at the scout store. 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. May, 2014 requirements for the swimming merit badge. 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. Next week, my son will begin work on his swimming mb at summer camp.
Troop 505 swimming merit badge 2 of 2 workshop jun 10. 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. The swimming merit badge is a prerequisite for the lifesaving merit badge. The swimming merit badge dolphinkicked its way into. December 16th, 2015 everyone please come just before 7pm. Use the feet first method of surface diving and bring an object up from the bottom. The classification tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season even if the scout has earned the swimming merit badge.
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. 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 unique border will immediately identify it as a 2010 historic merit badge. 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. Merit badge classes classes are held at the outdoor pool swimming merit badge. After january 1, 2015, scouts starting the badge must use the new requirements. 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. 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. Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Mark dichiara of redemptive cycles hosted the troop at his work shop to cover the. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Discuss the prevention and treatment of health concerns that could occur while. Another step closer to eagle, gain knowledge and work on parts of the swimming merit badge program.
Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. Lifesaving merit badge pamphlet, lifesaving merit badge. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Demonstrate survival skills by leaping into deep water wearing clothes shoes, socks, swim trunks, long pants, belt, and longsleeved shirt. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. A scout need not pass all the requirements of one merit badge with the same counselor. Do a headfirst surface dive pike or tuck, and bring the object up again. Do they get something stated that they have passed this test as it is required for other merit badges. From jan 1, 2015, scouts who had already started work using the old requirements may continue using them. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. 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. 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.
Important excerpts from the guide to advancement 2015, no. For 2015, the troop started their outings for the year with an exciting day of learning on bicycling. Lifesaving merit badge us scouting service project. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Each aquatics merit badge counselor must have equivalent training or experience, or both, in. A revised cooking merit badge pamphlet and new requirements were released last year. 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. Some merit badges may not be appropriate for offering at summer camp. 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. 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.
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. This will lay a suitable foundation for safety and first aid requirements 1 and 2. The effective date for earning these new merit badges is april 1, 2010, and requirements must be completed no later than dec. New pamphlet explores methods of improving rate of advancement. The swimming merit badge pamphlet provides reference material for snorkeling bsa. Due to a change in the second class requirements in 2010, in requirement 3, 7a7c is now 8a. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Each merit badge has at least one doozy a sufficiently sized hurdle standing between a. Im meeting with a scout that has partial signoff on the cooking merit badge. 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. 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. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books for.
Bring your swimsuit, a towel and a change of clothes class b. Read, download and publish merit badge workbook magazines, ebooks for free at. 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. Read, download and publish merit badge workbook magazines. Check out the top ten eagle and noneagle required merit badges below. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice. Required for eagle must complete cycling or hiking or swimming.
Merit badge requirements and worksheets badges may be earned by individual scouts. Scouts please remember to bring a blue card signed by the scoutmaster. 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. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. For information on merit badge requirements and resources, go to boys life magazines merit badge requirements page. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Updated in 2017 to add the exploration merit badge. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools, and clothing used while checking or repairing farm equipment.
Please try your best to attend if you are interested in completing this merit badge or if you plan to attend summer camp 2015. 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. Merit badge requirements camping merit badge, boy scout. New sustainability merit badge a required foreagle option. Class will follow 2014 version of swimming merit badge and requirements 27 will be covered. Advancement offered and camp personnel instructing.
Both swimming instruction and merit badge swimming or lifesaving based on an initial swim test, scouts will be placed in their ability groups. Scouts will be able to pass off the merit badge requirements with the aid of professional lifeguards and staff in two days. 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. Three 45minute sessions are recommended for instruction, practice, and completion of requirements. Swimming merit badge 20092014 us scouting service project. New merit badge counselor application available online. 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. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. A scout may use either the old or the new requirements in 2014. The patches for the eaglerequired merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on. After you sign up, buy or borrow swimming merit badge booklet and goto. Use this equipment, tools, andor clothing when needed or called for in meeting the requirements for this merit badge. Takes awhile to get in the 5 10milers, but enjoyable.
The 2015 merit badge rankings are here, and the winner is clear. If boy scouts and sea scouts heed the information provided for the rowing merit badge on this site, they can expect to. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. 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 application for merit badge has a place to record what has been finisheda partial. Swimming merit badge revised in time for summer camp bryan on. And please remember to purchase your swimming merit badge series pamphlet the next time you are at. Boy scout swimming merit badge clinic active network. Find more information about becoming a life class with take place at metro school 405 s davidson st, charlotte, nc 28202. The requirements for the swimming merit badge have been revised. 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. 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.
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. Requirements were revised effective in may, 2014, and become officially effective on january 1, 2015. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements. Swimming merit badge, that eaglerequired summer camp staple, has. Camp allatoona aquatics base exciting scouting adventure. Are these the toughest requirements for all 7 merit badges. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. 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. Practice the 5 basic strokes, freestyle crawl, breast. 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. Bsa tuesdy night swim at the playdium since 1960 fall session october 14th. Either this merit badge or hiking mb or cycling mb is required. Bsa troop 235 arlington texas rank and merit badge notes.
Scouts may begin or continue working on swimming merit using either the old or new swimming merit badge requirements. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Snorkeling bsa is ideally suited to winter programs using indoor pools. Earning merit badges gives scouts the opportunity to participate in activities and study subjects that prepare them for life. These activities often require supervision with specialized. 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. For swimming merit badge, scouts must be able to complete requirements 2 and 3. It may be that due to timing or location issues, etc.
Before doing other requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Each aquatics merit badge counselor must have equivalent training or. Do a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 5 feet and swim underwater for three strokes. Requirements for the swimming merit badge with worksheets. Discuss the prevention and treatment of health concerns that could occur while swimming. 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. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements.