Discuss why swimming is favored as both a fitness and a therapeutic exercise. Refer to the latest scouts bsa requirements book for merit badge. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books. It is one more way we are preparing scouts for life and incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math learning into our program. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Choose five of the following 12 principles of animation, and discuss how each one makes an animation appear more believable.
Get a blue card from your scoutmaster or advancement chair. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. If at all possible this book should be in your personal library. Why swimming is favored for fitness and therapeutic. Any additional merit badge s earned in those categories may be counted as one of the eight optional merit badges used to make a total of 21. J alstatt demonstrating 5 different swimming strokes for my merit badge. Choose from 188 different sets of merit badge flashcards on quizlet. Scouts, the performance portion of the swimming merit badge will take place at the downtown ymca on 27 october 12 from 3pm5pm. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. The bsa has also been a leader in promoting and providing training in aquatics safety.
Learn merit badge with free interactive flashcards. Prepare and paint an item using harmonizing colors that you have selected using the color wheel in this book. In the swimming merit badge it states to successfully complete the bsa swim test. Swim program 2014 baltimore area council, boy scouts of america. All sessions will work on the same material so only one session per scout is needed. Scouts fly fishing merit badge earn scout fly fishing merit badges in ohiopyle pa if your girl and boy scouts are looking for a fun experience as well as a merit badge, the wilderness voyageurs scout fly fishing merit badge program is the way to go. Wear class a uniform, bring scout book if you are not at least first class, blue card, bring swim suit, towel, goggles, lunch, money for vending machine. Show your counselor your current, uptodate cyber chip. The music merit badge pamphlet contains all the information you need to complete the requirements for both. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Aug 17, 2018 references are here for finding information on the swimming merit badge requirements 1. Swim defense or bsa safety afloat, respectively, and be supervised.
Mar 26, 2016 we will have american red cross instructors and lifeguards, as well as a merit badge counselor on deck to administer the scout requirements for the swimming merit badge. Show a long shallow dive, also from the dock or pool deck. Explain why swimming or survival floating will hasten the onset of hypothermia in cold water. To earn the swimming merit badge, scouts will not only learn how to take care of themselves in water, but also how to help others in need. Boy scout troops andor individuals are encouraged to contact the pool staff regarding aquaticrelated merit badge opportunities. Draw cross sections of a cold front and a warm front showing the location and movements of the cold and warm air, the. Its in the condition shown and would make an excellent addition to any collection. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. For example, the chemistry merit badge is best obtained after taking high school chemistry. Scoutbook boy scouts sustainability merit badge requirements.
Each merit badge has a pamphlet booklet associated with it. Does that mean successfully complete as in be a considered a swimmer vs beginner or just complete it regardless of the level achieved. Scouts must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories h, i, and k. Do a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 5 feet and swim underwater for three strokes. Merit badge counselor for the particular merit badge, the scout will be awarded the merit badge at the next troop court of honor awards ceremony. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Apr 12, 2020 fulfills the requirement for the swimming merit badge which can be used for the rank toward becoming an eagle scout. Swimming merit badge series paperback 1965 by editors of boy scouts of america. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. It includes 10 potential health concerns related to swimming and asks about their prevention and treatment. Based on your testing, determine what you like most about your game and. Lifesaving swimming personal fitness athletics sports. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.
Boy scouts introducing merit badge for game design by daniel perez on 030720 the boy scouts of america is acknowledging games as an important element in every culture around the globe as theyre announcing today plans to offer a merit badge in game design i hate the idea of purchasing something from the boy scouts but this does. The swimming merit badge is earned by scouts who are responsible and respectful of swimming for its leisure and survival importance. Course is taught by boy scout counselor adrienne davies. And you use muscles that you wouldnt normally use on a daily routine. Work with a buddy or with a group of scouts through requirements needed. Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the largest online selection at. Boy scout swimming merit badge ymca of the north shore. The most important thing about the weather is the moisture it brings. This merit badge workbook for swimming provides a checklist of achievements necessary to secure this boy scout badge.
Following the guidelines set in the bsa safe swim defense, in water at least 7 feet deep, show a standing headfirst dive from a dock or pool deck. Swimming merit badge series boy scouts of america on. May, 2014 requirements for the swimming merit badge. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Boy scouts of america merit badge series set engineering, personal fitness, personal management, swimming, citizenship in the nation, climbing. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements.
Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills. Bsa guide for the family life merit badge required for eagle rank. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Those will show an effective date of the following year i. Covers areas involving family life and issues that arise, effective family meetings, personal finances, handling conflict, drug abuse and awareness and more. Scoutbook boy scouts sports merit badge requirements. Explain to your counselor how scoutings safe swim defense plan anticipates, helps prevent and mitigate, and provides responses to likely hazards you may encounter during swimming activities.
Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Johanna, most swimming merit badge counselors including myself want to see a current run on the full bsa swimmer test 100 yards in person. For example, swimmers should know and understand the hazards of swimming. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the boy scout requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. If you need help finding a counselor, ask one of the troops adult leaders. You can purchase these at the scout shop, or your troop library or a scout who has finished the badge may have a copy. Diving programs for kids, swimming, boy scout merit badge. Your counselor can be as important to you as a coach is to an athlete. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. Boy scouts of americas merit badge series pamphlet for swimming. This was the most difficult merit badge i have earned so far, mostly due to the amount of cycling trips. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Scouts should attend either the morning or afternoon session on either saturday or sunday.
Painting merit badge and worksheet boy scouts cub scouts. This gives us a really good idea of the current swimming ability of the scout and what were going to need to help them work on. Swimming merit badge swimming merit badge pamphlet 35957. Blue card 411 from scoutmaster cg for my 11 year old scouts and older camping hacks. With your counselors and parents or guardians permission, complete a project from the book. I know the swim test can be very subjective based on who is giving it, but i feel if you have the swimming merit badge you should be able to pass the test as a. If your state, city, or local community requires a water depth greater than 7 feet, it is important to abide by that mandate. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements. For the swimming merit badge, scouts should bring an extra set of clothes on january 18 th and to all sessions after that until they pass the requirement for swimming with clothes on. Scoutingbsascuba diving merit badge wikibooks, open. Merit badge series merit badges the music merit badge and bugling merit badge are offered by the boy scouts of america as individual badges that can be earned by a boy scout, varsity scout, or qualified venturer or sea scout.
Diving, sports, and water sports merit badge pamphlets books barsky, steven m. Helps and requirements for scouts bsa merit badges. This badge is a requirement for the eagle scout award. Merit badge worksheets wer last updated 102017 for more updated info and help visit the following websites. The scout may keep the badge and count it toward advancement. They must also remember to bring a properly filled out and signed blue card along with the rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet. Merit badge will require the scouts to be dressed with denim jeans or some type of pants with long pant legs, a shirt that they can get into the swimming pool with and a pair of goggles, as they will swim underwater. The approving counselor keeps one in case questions are raised later.
For at least 80 years, checklists have been in place to make sure those aquatic experiences are positive ones. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Discuss first aid and prevention for potential injuries, such as eyestrain and repetitive stress injuries, that could occur during programming activities. Swimming merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. From jan 1, 2014 to dec 31, 2014, scouts may begin working or continue to work on the swimming merit badge using either the old or the new requirements its the scout s choice. A scout who has earned a merit badge from a registered and approved counselor by actually and personally fulfilling the requirements as written will have met the purpose of the merit badge program and the contribution to the aims of scouting. A special discount applies when enrolling in both the prep clinic and the badge achievement. Refer to the latest scouts bsa requirements book for merit badge requirement updates. Write a plan for a swimming exercise program that will promote aerobicvascular fitness, strength and muscle tone, body flexibility, and weight control for a person of scout age. These workbooks and a lot of other useful materials can be found at camping citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation citizenship in continue reading. Discuss with your counselor how living by the scout oath and scout law in your daily life helps promote sustainability and good stewardship. A merit badge application can be approved only by a registered merit badge counselor. The extra clothes will be worn in the pool and must be a long sleeve button front flannel or cotton shirt and a fairly loosely fitting.
Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice. This video explains how to earn the cycling merit badge. Aug 01, 2017 through combined efforts with cub scout pack 682, as well as boy scout troops 648 and 869, we bring your scout an opportunity to work on a number of requirements for the eaglerequired swimming merit badge. Read a nonfiction book or magazine that teaches you how to do something like cooking, woodbuilding projects, video game design, science experiments, knottying, etc. Swim continuously for 150 yards using the following strokes in good form and in a strong manner. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test.
To earn this badge a scout must, among other things, complete the bsa swimmer test, demonstrate water rescue methods, and display multiple swimming techniques. This merit badge pamphlet gives scouts all the requirements needed for earning the swimming merit badge, as well as important water safety information. Scouts should use the workbooks to prepare notes to themselves, and should not assume. Explain the difference between high and low pressure systems in the atmosphere.
Requirements for the swimming merit badge with worksheets. Scoutingbsaswimming merit badge wikibooks, open books for. To find merit badge requirements or to print off workbooks, click here. Swimming merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Reading merit badge and worksheet boy scouts cub scouts. Use the links directly below to find help for a specific badge. Small boat sailing merit badge requirements scoutbook. Swimming merit badge revised in time for summer camp. Sports merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Graphic arts merit badge graphic arts merit badge workbook. Painting merit badge information for scouts and leaders cub scouts webelos scouts my blog.
Swimming merit badge bsa troop 287swimming merit badge. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is. Turn in your approved application to your unit leader. Swimming merit badge scouts bsa program scouting forums. Customtailored classes under the guidance of a bsacertified counselor for completion of the water sport, swimming and lifesaving merit badges are available upon request and for a reasonable fee. Ask your scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster to sign the card. In water over your head, but not to exceed 10 feet, do each of the following. The secret to successfully earning a merit badge is for you to use both the pamphlet and the suggestions of your counselor.
Although there are ranks that require a scout to earn merit badges, a scout can earn a merit badge at any rank up until his 18th birthday. The required skills will be explained, demonstrated, and tested. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Adrienne holds various certifications from the american red cross including wsi, wsit, lgt and lgit. Use all of the resources your counselor can make available to you. Use the feet first method of surface diving and bring an object up from the bottom. Merit badge counselors who do not meet the specific requirements may. Share your experience with your merit badge counselor. Make your tent a home away from home way outdoors used camping gear denver the official name for the blue card is application for merit badge and it consists of three three parts. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. What is the most difficult merit badge how to earn. Classes are available for tiger cubs, wolf cubs, bear cubs, webelos and scouts bsa. This merit badge day will provide the opportunity for scouts to work on completing swimming merit badge requirements.
Discuss with your counselor a brief history of animation. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. What merit badges are required for the eagle scout rank. Scoutingbsarailroading merit badge wikibooks, open books. January, 2017 requirements for the programming merit badge. The current scouts bsa requirements book is available from your local scouting merchandise distributor. The fitness center offers more than 5o merit badge classes that are taught by certified. The first handbook for boys in 1911 introduced the blacksmithing merit badge, and it remained part of the merit badge program until 1952. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 10.
986 984 1083 603 216 625 1235 1171 250 390 1224 392 619 1598 1330 988 745 1184 469 391 1152 354 629 188 1172 342 428 726 1294 1144 581 1333 712 1031 1350 1223 817 953