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| 1. Jump into water over your head. Come to the surface and swim 100 feet, at least half of this using a backstroke. | Den
Meeting Ideas Aquanaut Activities |
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| 2. Stay in the water after the swim and float on your back and your front, and demonstrate survival floating. | Aquatics
Safety Safe Swim Defense |
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| 3. Put a personal floatation device (PFD) that is the right size for you. Make sure it is properly fastened. Wearing The PFD, jump into water over your head. Show how the PFD keeps your head above water by swimming 25 feet. Get out of the water, remove the PFD, and hang it where it will dry. | PFD
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| 4. Do a front surface dive and swim under water for four strokes before returning to the surface. | How to teach a child to dive | |
| 5. Explain the four basic water rescue methods. Demonstrate reaching and throwing rescues . |  |
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| 6. With an adult on board, show that you know how to handle a rowboat. | Rules of small-boat safety | |
7. Pass the BSA "Swimmer" test:
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| 8. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Sports belt loop for swimming. | Swimming sports pin | |