Join us for a weekend of waterborne skills progression and fun on August 17th & 18th at Camp Carpenter. Take advantage of some great opportunities including Merit Badges (Swimming, Canoeing, and Life Saving) + "partial" makeup opportunities (same as Merit Badges offered). Swim lessons + Scout BSA rank requirements. Swim & Water Rescue (15+). Paddle craft safety (15+).

Saturday, August 17th Activities: Life Saving, Canoeing, and Swim and Water Rescue

Sunday, August 18th Activities: Canoeing, Swimming and Paddle Craft Safety

Full Merit Badge, Paddles Craft Safety, and Swim & Water Rescue cost: $30.00

All participants are to bring with them BSA medical forms (part A and B).  A full equipment list will be emailed to all participants when registration closes.

Due to limited qualified personnel, Merit Badge Partial make-up, Rank Advancement, and Swimming lessons will not be scheduled until registration closes on August 4th.  At this point, the above activities will be scheduled (2-hour blocks either Saturday or Sunday), and participants will be notified.

Merit badge participants please note:

1.        Please review the most current merit badge requirements.  Specifically, all aquatic merit badges require participants to pass the swimmers test.  Please bring proof of completion within the past 12 months.  Those not presenting proof of completion will be retested.

a.       Merit Badge counselors reserve the right to retest any participant.

b.       Those not passing the swimmers test or are unwilling participants will be dismissed from the class.

2.       Lifesaving:

a.       Please make yourself aware of requirement 2 (participants must be strong, good swimmers having already earned the swimming merit badge).

b.       Requirement 16 will not be done during the course.  Please either bring proof of doing requirement 16 or do it at a later date.

Partial Merit Badge, Rank Advancement, and Swim lessons cost: $12.00

Meals and overnight accommodations are not provided.  Those wishing to stay overnight need to make separate reservations

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Units will be responsible for ensuring adequate leadership coverage and maintaining YPT standards.