Swim Checks for Summer Camps, High Adventure and More! + Mile Swim!

Complete your swim check prior to attending camps this summer. These can be used for Jamboree, summer camps, and high adventure bases. Webelos, Scouts BSA, Venturer's, Sea Scouts and Parents are all welcome to sign up.

Swim checks are managed in 30 minute rotations so please make sure to select a time slot.

Registration Required - Walk-ins Not Allowed

Registration Closes Two Days Before the Event

SWIM CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America activity is a key element in Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. These swim classification tests are a foundational unit of the Aquatics Continuum. All persons participating in BSA aquatics are classified according to swimming ability. The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to demonstrate a skill level consistent with the individual's circumstances in the water.

SWIM TESTS FOR COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Swim tests for council activities are conducted following procedures approved by a councillevel committee, preferably the Council Aquatics Committee. The council committee should use the guidance contained in BSA Aquatics Management Guide. SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are conducted away from camp, the camp aquatics director retains the right to review or retest any or all participants to ensure that standards have been maintained.

Mile Swim Requirements

 Scouts BSA members, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers, and adult leaders in these programs are eligible.

1. Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.
2. Tell what precautions and procedures a swimmer and escort must follow for distance swimming over open water.
3. Under the supervision of a currently qualified counselor, participate in four hours of training and preparation for distance swimming (one hour a day maximum).
4. Swim one mile over a measured course that has been approved by the counselor supervising the swim. (72 lengths of the pool/36 laps)
| The pool will have capacity for eight swimmers per hour. 

Swim Checks and Second Class and First Class Rank Requirements:

Second Class Requirements:

5b. Demonstrate your ability to pass the BSA beginner test: 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.

First Class Requirements:

6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and 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 completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

Please remember to bring a medical form part A & B with you.