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AQUATICS PROGRAMS

With our beautiful 5.5 acre man-made Stouffer Lake, and the Olympic-sized swimming pool at the Bishop Aquatics Center, our BSA trained staff offers a large variety of merit badges and specialty programs.

 

 Open Program Time- Check the schedule for times when the Pool and Waterfront are open to anyone to come down for a swim, or to take out a watercraft from our fleet of Rowboats, Canoes, Kayaks and Sailboats.

Troop Swims- Leaders who have successfully completed or hold current Safe Swim Defense certificates may sign up for and supervise their own Troop Swims. Please see the Aquatics Director for scheduling.   

Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Certification is available to adult leaders while in camp by attending training offered by the Aquatics staff. Every unit should to have at least one adult who holds an up-to date Certificate. Those who have it can supervise Troop Swims and Open Boating while at camp as well as Aquatics activities year-round within the troop’s own program.

 Polar Bear Award patch may be purchased at the Trading Post for those who participate in the polar bear swim on Tuesday or Wednesday Morning. There is no fee to participate however; the cost for the patch is $1.50. 

 Instructional Swimming- is available to anyone desiring to sharpen their swimming skills. Please see the schedule or check with Aquatics Director for more information. 

 MERIT BADGE OFFERINGS:  

  

 CANOEING: Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer Test at check-in. Must bring old shoes that can get wet.

Average Difficulty

LIFESAVING:Must have earned SWIMMING MB prior to beginning this badge, and pass Swimmer test at check-in. Must bring own PROPER FITTING long-sleeved shirt and long pants.

Very Challenging

 ROWING: Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer Test at check-in. Must bring old shoes that can get wet.  

Average Difficulty

SMALL BOAT SAILING: Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer test at check-in. Knowledge of knots and splices is helpful. Must bring old shoes that can get wet.

Difficult- Recommended for Older Scouts

SWIMMING: Must  pass Swimmer test at check-in. Must bring own PROPER FITTING long-sleeved shirt (button-up type) and long pants for clothing inflation.

Average Difficulty

 

 BSA LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION: Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer Test at check-in. Possess valid CPR card or complete course at camp ($15) Adults welcome to take this course as well. Plan to spend most of your week working in the Aquatics area.  

Difficult

Minimum Age 14

 

SNORKELING BSA:Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer Test at check-in.

Average Difficulty

 BSA MILE SWIM:Must successfully complete the BSA Swimmer Test at check-in. Mandatory practice, ½ and ¾ mile warm-ups at the pool. Mile swim will be held in Lake Stouffer.   

Average Difficulty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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