The new Cub Scout program introduces the SCOUT water safety chant. This helps younger Scouts learn the rules for safe aquatics activities.
Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water
Spirit of the Water is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Spirit of the Water adventure, Wolves learn about water conservation and how to enjoy swimming and boating safely.
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water
Printable checkoff sheet for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water
Printable note sheet for Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water
Safe Swim Defense
Safe Swim Defense provides the steps which a BSA unit must take to safely participate in an activity which involves swimming.
Water Rescue Methods
Since I am focusing on an aquatics theme this month, I thought I’d post about water rescue methods. These are methods used to rescue someone who is in trouble in the water. You will see these methods throughout the BSA programs from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts to Venturing.
BSA Swim Test
The BSA swim test is used to determine ability level so that participants can swim in an area which is appropriate for them.
Safety Afloat
Before embarking on a boating activity with your scouts, make sure everyone is aware of the Safety Afloat guidelines.