Avaliable Merit Badges in Special Aquatics Program

Prerequisites: Must be 14 years old or completed eighth grade at the time of start, CPR certified, and be able to swim 400 yards, pass the swimmer test. BSA Lifeguard certification has been established as a means to provide units with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Guidelines establishes the needs for qualified supervision. An adult currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard, or an adult leader assisted by a Scout holding this certification, meets this requirement. Adults who already hold BSA Lifeguard certification may qualify as BSA Lifeguard counselors. The camp aquatics director has more information. This program is recommended for third year campers and above with strong aquatic knowledge, skills and interest. This program is open to qualified adults. To be certified as a BSA Lifeguard, you must be certified in CPR. Participants in this program will spend substantially all their time at the waterfront.

Prerequisites: Pass the swimmer test. Recommended for 3rd year Scouts.

Prerequisites: Pass the Swimmer test. Recommended for all Scouts.