Bsa Unit Swim Check Procedures
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Boy Scouts of America
Unit Swim Check Procedures
The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America activity
is a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim tests should
be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season.
Traditionally, swim classification tests have only been conducted upon arrival at
summer camp. However, there is no restriction that this be the only place the test is
conducted. It may be more useful to conduct the swim classification prior to a unit’s
arrival at summer camp.
Special Note: Although swim tests may be conducted prior to summer camp, the
Aquatics Director is expected to review or retest any Scout or Scouter whose skills
appear to be inconsistent with his or her classification. Additionally the Aquatics
Program Director is authorized to retest any Scout or group of Scouts when he or she
is reasonably concerned that pre-camp swim tests were not properly administered.
Purpose of this Policy
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council has adopted the Unit Swim Check policy to promote
the purposes of BSA aquatics.
The BSA Aquatics program has five basic objectives.
• To give youth self-confidence and skill in aquatics
• To instruct youth in self-preservation, the care and use of aquatics equipment and
rescue methods
• To promote aquatics recreation
• To develop physical strength and coordination
• To aid units in planning and conducting a safe year-round aquatics program
If a Scout is enrolling in an aquatics merit badge, they may be asked to retake the
swim test at summer camp under the direction of the summer camp Aquatics Program
Director. This is to ensure the safety of all Scouts involved in the merit badge class.
Participating in Aquatics merit badges exposes the Scout to additional risks not
normally involved in recreational boating or swimming activities.
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