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Requirements
NOTE: This elective Adventure may be earned by completing the
requirements below OR passing the BSA swimmer test OR taking
swimming lessons (mark adventure completed to the left on the adventure page if using the alternate requirements.)
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1
State the safety precautions you need to take before doing any swimming activity.
2
Explain the meaning of "order of rescue" and demonstrate the reach and throw rescue techniques from land.
3
Learn how to prevent and treat hypothermia.
4
Attempt to tread water.
5
Attempt the BSA swimmer test.
6
Have 30 minutes, or more, of free swim time where you practice the Buddy System and stay within your ability group. The qualified adult supervision should conduct at least three buddy checks per half hour swimming.