Schedule for next 2 weeks plus Swim Checks at the Sportsplex!

Reminder on schedule for next 2 weeks:

Wednesday, May 13, meeting at Bagley 7pm, to plan meals for Spring Camporee on May 15,16,and 17.

Friday-Sunday, May 15,16,and 17, Camporee!

Wednesday, May 20.  Meet at the Sportsplex after school to do Swim Checks for summer camp. Bring swimsuit and towel. Pizza to follow at 5:00 pm. No meeting at 7:00 pm.

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This year to prepare for camp we are going to do our Swim Checks at the Sportsplex on May 20, directly after school. This will cost of $3.50.  Here are the requirements:

No Swimmer: **Scout did not complete the swim check: If anyone can't pass the Beginners test or does not want to take any Swim test they are considered a No Swimmer and have their own little area to cool off in at the waterfront that is only waist deep and they may ride as a passenger in a boat (they may not paddle) so long as their buddy is an adult who is a Swimmer.

Beginner Swimmer: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet (any stroke) on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.  (8B Second Class)

BSA Swimmer: Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating 5-10 seconds.   (First Class 9b)

Even if your scout isn't going to camp, I would encourage attending.  He can still take the test and it will fulfill 1 requirement for 2nd class, and 1 requirement for First Class. Plus it's a good way to have fun with the other scouts in any free time they have in the pool!