Swim Tests
Anyone staying in camp who desires to use any of the Aquatics Facilities must take a Swim Test. Swim Tests will be offered upon your arrival in camp on Sunday. Alternative times should be coordinated with the Aquatics Director in your camp. Swimming tests will be administered under National BSA Aquatics Standards.
- Learner: Enter the water, be reasonably comfortable, and get your head wet.
- Beginner: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.
- Swimmer: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over the head in depth, swim 75 yards/meters in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side-stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards/meters using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards/meters must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
Boating Opportunities
All boating activities may only be conducted under the direct supervision of the Aquatics staff, without exception. No Scout or leader may go in a boat or canoe at any time without the permission of the Waterfront Director or one of his assistants, or when the waterfront is closed. The following regulations must be followed at all times:
- Lifejackets must be worn properly at all times while boating! All lifejackets must be properly tied and buckled. Ask a lifeguard to help you choose your proper size.
- To take out a canoe, a Scout must be a swimmer, launch and land properly, get in and out correctly and be able to paddle straight ahead, turn around and land. He must also make an effort to learn the many other skills of good canoeing as rapidly as possible.
- To use a rowboat, you must show proper forward rowing, pivoting and changing places.
- To use a sailboat, Scouts must be swimmers and have the Small Boat Sailing merit badge or be in the merit badge session. The large sailboats must be used with a staff member.
- Boats and canoes must be handled carefully, correctly and according to the instruction of the waterfront staff.
- No more than 3 allowed in a rowboat. No more than 2 in a canoe. Only one person in a kayak.
- At the sound of the whistle, horn or bell, all boats and canoes must return to the dock immediately.
- All boats, canoes, paddles, oars and lifejackets must be put away properly before checking out of the boating area. Keep the paddle and oar area neat.
- Do not stand in any craft.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed in proper areas only. Fishing from rowboats or canoes
is allowed only with the permission of the Aquatics Director. New York
State fishing regulations are in effect. Please see the Aquatics Director
in your camp to verify designated fishing areas and times.
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Last Updated: December 26, 2005 |
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