We will be doing our Swim Check, for Camp Steiner, this Tuesday, during scouts. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
If your scout is unable to attend this Tuesday, you will need to schedule a swim check separately. The local pools all seem to have life guards certified to administer the swim check. Cost is roughly $2.
"SWIM CHECK: Swim checks can be done either at camp or prior to arrival. If done prior to arrival at camp, the swimming test must be administered and signed by a certified lifeguard. Once at camp, you will also be required to take a cold water check before being allowed to participate in any Aquatics activities. Come prepared with the form filled out and signed by the appropriate individuals."
"The swim tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season." (ref)
SWIM CHECK
"Every person who will swim, canoe, or row at camp must complete a swim check. As this can create a bottle neck at the waterfront on Monday mornings, we allow units to complete the swim check prior to camp.
The swim classification test done prior to camp should be conducted by one of the following council-approved resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; or swim coach. A record of those boys who completed the swim check (and their corresponding ability level) should be recorded at that time on the form provided in this packet. The record should then be submitted to the camp Aquatics Director. Following a cold water check, a buddy tag will be issued for use at camp.
Special note: Although swim tests may be conducted prior to summer camp, the Aquatics Director will review or retest any Scout whose skills appear to be inconsistent with his classification. Additionally, the Aquatics Director will retest any Scout or group of Scouts when he is reasonably concerned that pre-camp swim tests were not properly administered.
Please adhere strictly to the test criteria. Remember that Scout Lake is a small, cold, high-altitude lake. Boys need to have good swimming skills."
BSA Swim Check
Jump feet first into water over your head in depth, 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 swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.Swimmer Rating: Completes the entire test.
Beginner Rating: Completes at least 25 feet, and one sharp turn.
Non-swimmer: Does not complete at least 25 feet. No test required.
COLD WATER CHECK
"Cold water check involves a short swim to asses the scouts’ ability to swim in cold water. This check is shorter than a regular swim check but does require the scout to demonstrate good swimming ability in cold water."
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