Corps 5
2024 Fall Swim Program

Webelos Aquanaut - AOL Swimming Electives

(Class size limited to 15 Scouts.  Cost $6.00     6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, including locker room time.  Participants allowed 15 minutes before and after class for locker room) Class is open to Webelos and Arrow of Lights, boys and girls.

This class is conducted over two (2) Wednesday, Oct 30th and Nov 6th at Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.  Participants must attend both weeks to complete the requirement. (Passing the Swim Test in this class is not good for Summer Camp Swim Classification)

Webelos and AOL Learn to Swim

(Class size limited to 12 Scouts.  Cost $18.00     6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, including locker room time.  Participants allowed 15 minutes before and after class for locker room) Class is open to Webelos and Arrow of Lights, boys and girls.  Participants will have the opportunity to learn to swim and improve their swim strokes.  Class is open to swimmers and non-swimmers.  Staff will work with non-swimmers to develop their swimming ability.  A “Swim Test” will be administered on the first night of class to determine swimming ability.  Class meets every Wednesday, Nov 13th to Jan 29th at Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.  The Class will not cover the requirements for either the Webelos or AOL Swim Elective.  See Webelos Aquanaut - AOL Swimming Electives Class.

 (Passing the Swim Test in this class is not good for Summer Camp Swim Classification)

Scouts BSA Swim Stroke Improvement

(Class size limited to 12 Scouts.  Cost $18.00     7:15 pm - 8:45 pm, including locker room time.  Participants allowed 15 minutes before and after class for locker room) Program is open to Scouts BSA (Troops, Crews and Ships) boys and girls.  This class is for non-swimmers and those Scouts who need skill improvement to pass either the BSA Beginner or Swimmer’s Tests.    Staff will work with participants to develop their swimming ability.  A “Swim Test” will be administered on the first night of class to determine swimming ability.  Class meets every Wednesday, Oct 30th to Jan 29th at Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.  (Passing the Swim Test in this class is not good for Summer Camp Swim Classification)

Scouts BSA Swimming Merit Badge

(Class size limited to 12 Scouts.  Cost $18.00      6:45 pm - 8:45 pm, including locker room time.  Participants allowed 15 minutes before and after class for locker room) Class is open to Scouts BSA (Troops, Crews and Ships) boys and girls.  Must be a swimmer and able to pass the BSA Swimmer's Test as a Swimmer Classification, which will be administered on the first night of the class. This is not “a learn to swim” class.  (If a Scout cannot complete the Swim Test, the Staff, solely at its’ option and if space allows, transfer the Scout into the Stroke Improvement Class if the Scout wishes.  There are no “re-tests”).  Class meets every Wednesday, from Oct 30th to Jan 29th at Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.  Scouts are expected to have a current Swimming Merit Badge Booklet and an approved “Blue Card” from their Leader.  (Completed Class requirements will not be posted to Scoutbook by Corps 5 Staff.  Passing the Swim Test in this class is not good for Summer Camp Swim Classification)

Recommended Equipment/Apparel

It is recommended that all participants have goggles and a light weight TShirt or Swim shirt for warmth while in the pool and on the pool deck.  (No water absorbing material)

Staffing

We are always looking for more qualified staff.  If you have lifeguard, former lifeguard or swim instructor training and would like to help, please contact us.