Time to Swim Lion Adventure
- Adventure name: Time to Swim
- Rank: Lion
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Under properly qualified supervision and following Safety Afloat rules, Lions will learn how to stay safe in the water and get comfortable with being in the water. Lions can earn this Adventure by completing the requirements OR by taking swim lessons. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow.
Activities:
- Lion Safe Swim Defense (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts will identify the Safe Swim Defense.
- Lions Learn from the Lifeguard (Travel, energy 2, supplies 1, prep 5) Have an adult Scouting America Lifeguard or other adult who has completed Safe Swim Defense training to talk to the Cub Scouts.
Requirement 2
Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly.
Activities:
- Lions Enter the Swimming Area (Travel, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 5) Before going swimming Cub Scouts learn how to properly enter the swimming area.
Requirement 3
With your Lion adult partner as your buddy, be active in water depths matching your ability for 20 minutes.
Activities:
- Lions Go Swimming (Travel, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Take your den and go swimming.
Requirement 4
Place your face in the water and blow bubbles.
Activities:
- Lion Bubbles (Travel, energy 3, supplies 2, prep 5) While in the pool Cub Scouts will blow bubbles in the water.
Requirement 5
Demonstrate how to exit the swimming area properly.
Activities:
- Lions Leave the Swimming Area (Outdoor, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Demonstrate the importance of exiting the pool safely and removing buddy tag from the buddy board.
Resources
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