Paws for Water Wolf Adventure
- Adventure name: Paws for Water
- Rank: Wolf
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Swimming is a great way to stay healthy. In this Adventure you will have a chance to get wet while you learn the rules to swimming safely. To earn this Adventure, you may enroll in and complete a swimming instruction program offered by an accredited instructor OR pass Scouting America swimmer test OR complete the requirements below. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow.
Activities:
- Rules Relay (Indoor, energy 4, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts will learn swimming rules through a relay race game.
Requirement 2
Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly.
Activities:
- Swim Area Safety (Travel, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 5) Before going swimming Cub Scouts learn how to properly enter the swimming area.
Requirement 3
Using the buddy system and staying within your ability group, go swimming with your den or family for 30 minutes.
Activities:
- Go Swimming (Travel, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Take your den and go swimming.
Requirement 4
Attempt at least one swimming stroke: front crawl, restful backstroke, or breaststroke.
Activities:
- Swimming Form (Travel, energy 5, supplies 4, prep 3) Cub Scouts will attempt to swim using a specific swimming stroke. Requirements 1, 2, and 3 must be completed first.
Requirement 5
Jump feet first into water that is chest high or deeper.
Activities:
- Jump On In (Travel, energy 4, supplies 4, prep 3) Cub Scouts jump into a pool in chest deep water. Requirements 1, 2, and 3 must be completed first.
Requirement 6
Demonstrate how to exit the swimming area properly.
Activities:
- Getting Out of the Pool (Travel, energy 3, supplies 4, prep 3) Cub Scouts demonstrate how to properly exit the pool.
Resources
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