Council Swim Checks 
Camp Wisdom
Saturday, May 11, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration closes May 8 at 11:00 p.m.

- NO WALK-INS -

Are you looking for an opportunity get you or your unit's swim checks done?  Then come on out to Camp Wisdom on Saturday, May 11, 2024!  Worry no more about standing in lines at summer camp to get your swim check done. Get it done ahead of time by signing up today!

Event Details:

• Location: Camp Wisdom, 6400 W. Red Bird Ln., Dallas, TX 75236
• Check-in: Starts 9:00 a.m. at the Camp Wisdom pool
• Registration closes Wednesday, May 8 at 11:00 p.m.
  Late additions or walk-ins will not be accommodated.

Cost: 

• Participant: $10
• Cancellations: All cancellations must follow the Cancellation & Refund Policy (see attchments section) 

Required Information: 

The following information will be requested during registration:

• First and Last Name 
• Emergency Contact Name, Phone #, and Relationship to Scout

Additional Information: 

• Units or individual Scouts must bring the Swim Check form with participants name printed on it prior to testing (see attachment section)
• After the test is done, the head lifeguard will sign the form and hand you a copy of their lifeguard certification for your records. 
• Unit Roster at check-in (one per unit or registration) 

BSA Swimmer Test Requirements:

All youth participants are designated as swimmers, beginners, or non-swimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by standardized BSA swim classification tests. Each group is assigned a specific swimming area with depths consistent with those abilities. The classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season.

• Swimmers pass this 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.

• Beginners pass this test:
  • Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming and return to the starting place. Anyone who has not completed either the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a non-swimmer.

Contacts:

• Event Chair: Kelly Blagg (Committee Member)
• Aquatic Committee Chair: Keith McCain, keithmccain@hotmail.com
• Staff Advisor: Jamel Holmes, jamel.holmes@scouting.org