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Aquatics

 

At Cub World our goal is that every Cub Scout becomes a swimmer and every swimmer becomes a lifesaver!  Swimming instruction and recreational swimming are done at the pool.  Swimming tests are given at check-in.

 

Program Offerings

 

            Aquanaut Pin: earned in conjunction with the Webelos program.

            Swim Tests

Anyone staying in camp who desires to use any of the Aquatics Facilities must take a Swim Test. Swim Tests will be offered upon your arrival in camp on Sunday. Alternative times should be coordinated with the Aquatics Director in your camp. Swimming tests will be administered under National BSA Aquatics Standards.

  • Learner: Enter the water, be reasonably comfortable, and get your head wet.
  • Beginner: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.
  • Swimmer: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over the head in depth, swim 75 yards/meters in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side-stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards/meters using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards/meters must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

 

Special Programs         

 

      Polar Bear Swim: Offered Tuesday through Friday from 6:30-7:15 a.m. at the Pool.

     Instructional Swim: Offered in two sessions Monday through Friday from 9-10 a.m. and   10-11 a.m.  Instructional swim is open to all scouts and leaders, space permitting, on a first come, first served basis.  You must sign up in the Cub World Office since space is limited.

      Pack Swim Relay: This four-scout relay is a real treat at the end of the week.  Leaders can sign their Scouts up for the relay in the Pool Office.