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Completion of a Board of Review (BOR) is the final requirement necessary for the Scout to complete each rank. We have a lot of Scouts in the Troops and have a lot of advancement to work through in a year, so BORs are a regular occurrence. The BOR is an excellent way for the Troop to periodically review how a Scout is doing as well as assess how effective the Troop is delivering the Scouting program. If the Scout is not advancing properly, the BOR process is a helpful way to encourage the Scout to get the most out of their Scouting experience. The BOR also allows the Scout to develop and practice skills needed in an interview situation, and it is an opportunity for the Scout to review their accomplishments.

The Board of Review is not a retesting of requirements - the Scout has already been tested on the skills and activities required for the rank. However, the chairman of the Board of Review should ensure that all the requirements have been signed off in the Scout's handbook. Additionally, the chairman should ensure that leadership and merit badge records are consistent with the requirements for the rank. Some ranks require a certain number of Eagle required merit badges. The Board of Review is a time to determine the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments, and acceptance of Scouting Ideals. Scout Spirit is defined as living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in a Scout's everyday life. The board should make sure that good standards have been met in all phases of the Scout's life.

Who is eligible to participate on a BOR:

• • Any parent in the Troop who is not a Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster (SM/ASM) and is not a parent of the Scout.

What experience is necessary:

• • • The only experience that is necessary is the willingness and ability to show up. You will be trained in about 2 minutes.

Participants in a Board of Review must keep these objectives in mind:

• Ensure the Scout has completed requirements for the rank.

• Evaluate the experience the Scout is having in the Troop.

• Encourage the Scout to progress further.

What to expect:

You are going to see fine young Scouts (sometimes in nervous adolescent form) recite the Scout Law, Oath, Motto, and Slogan. Two valuable pieces of information that the Troop can always use is 

• what the Scout has enjoyed the most about their experiences so far

• what they would like to see improved within the Troop

The Scout should be encouraged to try to initiate or encourage the improvements and bring it up to the Scout Leadership. 

All Scouts are expected to travel around with at least one other Scout. This is mainly for safety reasons but it also fosters camaraderie and is reinforced by the safety related merit badges and rank advancement requirements. 

Bullying is not allowed in Scouting. This is usually pointed out at the beginning of many campouts, and often-times at troop meetings. No Scout should ever fear coming to a meeting due to the threatening behavior of older or bigger or faster Scouts. In the event a Scout is called out for bullying at a meeting or on a campout, the adult leaders will discuss together and decide on a course of response. Typically, it will involve the Scout's parents having to come and retrieve their Scout immediately. The fact that we sometimes camp as far as 5 hours away from home doesn't come into the calculation. 

Camping Information

You must sign up for the campout before the deadline given in the campout information note. The deadline is typically the Sunday before the campout. Late requests to go on the campout make things very difficult for many people and will typically not be allowed. If you will likely go, but are not 100%, go ahead and sign up. Let the campout SPL and your Patrol Leader know BEFORE the Friday of the campout if you cannot go after all. Food money to your patrol's leader does not confirm you're signed up on the form. 

On campouts, it is expected that each patrol will cook at least one part of dinner using a Dutch oven. You can bake with it, or use it like a frying pan to brown meat, or use it for dessert.

You must cook from scratch as much as possible. We want you to develop useful cooking skills. That means cooking RAW meat, not reheating pre-cooked chicken for fajitas. That means cutting up onions, and garlic and adding spices to tomato sauce for spaghetti, not opening a jar of Ragu. There are lots of great recipes out there on the internet and in your parents' cookbooks.

Scouts cannot bring any bottled or canned drinks, even water, to campouts. If every patrol brought drinks, it would weigh down the trailer, which is already loaded pretty heavy with the chuck boxes and gear. In addition, Scouts tend to leave the empty bottles and cans around the camp.  Scouts MUST bring a water bottle to refill during the campout. There will be water in camp and your patrol can bring powdered mixes. Staying hydrated is constantly emphasized, especially during the warm Texas "non-winter" periods.

Parents are highly encouraged to participate in the Troop's Campouts. It is important to spread this responsibility to watch over these young Scouts amongst all our parents. If you need equipment, the Troop can most likely loan you whatever you need. We also need parents to help out with cooking and cleaning the parent's area as well as other typical campout needs. Participating on these campouts or helping out as a volunteer in some other way sets a great example for your Scout and also shows them that you are vested in the program. It also is an excellent way to see how the Troop operates first hand and helps us with transportation needs so we can get all the Scouts to and from the campouts.

There is a deliberate segregation between the parents and the Scouts during the campouts. The Scouts are expected to take care of themselves and follow the Patrol Method. Parents are expected to treat other Scouts the same way they treat their Scouts. For example, if you go and check on your Scout, it is expected that you will check on the other Scouts as well. This way there will be no perceived favoritism, avoids potential teasing opportunities, and encourages independence. There are some exceptions to this when it comes to safety, medical needs, or special need Scouts. Disciplining the Scouts, if necessary, will be conducted by the SM or ASMs but ALL adults are expected to immediately address any perceived safety issues at any and all times.

Siblings are not allowed on campouts. The campouts are intended for the Scouts to engage in Scouting activities. There are some cases when the Troop will invite siblings to attend campouts or other specific functions and the Troop will make that known. 

Meals:

If your Scout is going on the campout, have them bring $15 (cash only) to the Troop meeting the week of the campout. At the meeting, the patrol will decide on a menu for the campout. They will pick one or two Scouts to buy the food and chuck box supplies with the collected money. For Green Scout shopping trips, a Troop Guide will come along with the Green Scouts to guide them in their shopping. If you are parent of one of the Scouts buying, give them space at the store to do their own shopping with the Troop Guide's help. However, be prepared to wait a while at the grocery store. It takes them forever to shop the first couple of times. The Patrol Leader will retain any leftover money for the patrol to use later (e.g., menu upgrade).

• Saturday morning is typically a hot breakfast cooked on a stove - usually bacon and eggs or breakfast tacos. 

• Saturday lunch is typically not cooked such as sandwiches or wraps.

• A Dutch oven (provided by the Troop) is usually required as part of every Saturday night meal. Usually, this is for the main dish, though it could be used for a side or dessert instead. There are lots of Dutch oven recipes on the internet. They will want to keep it simple for the first couple of campouts.

• We want the Scouts to prepare the Saturday dinner from scratch as much as possible. Do not pre-cook or pre-cut food. They need to work as a patrol to do all the tasks to prepare dinner. Don't worry, the Troop Guides have to eat the food too, so they will ensure it is cooked all the way. The adults might also check that meat is cooked completely but cannot help with the cooking in any other way.

• Sunday morning will be a cold, easy breakfast (pastries and juice, usually) - something that won't require cleaning any equipment so they can pack up sooner to go home.

Chuck Box and Coolers:

The Patrol Leader is responsible for the patrol chuck box and coolers. They may delegate who is storing these items. The Scout with these items needs to either participate in the shopping or the shopper needs to get the food to them to pack. The food that does not have to go in the cooler should be packed in the extra space in the chuck box.

Personal Gear Packing:

It is best to have a large duffle with a luggage tag for your Scout to pack all their gear into. A camping gear checklist will be provided of what is typically in a duffle. You can get a large duffle at Academy (avoid bulky ones with wheels). You can also use a backpack and carry the sleeping bag and pad. Since their duffle/backpack will be packed in the trailer, they need to carry some items in a small backpack or bag for the car ride up, including a flashlight, raingear, and any entertainment for the trip (cards, phone, book, etc.). Note that electronics will need to stay in the car once they get to the campsite.

Medication:

An adult will be assigned as the campout's Medicine Person. At loadout, Scouts will give all personal medication to the Medicine Person for safe keeping and dispensing. All personal medications must be clearly marked with the Scout's name, medication name and dosage. Unused medications will be returned upon return on Sunday.

• Medicines need to be (in their original bottles for summer camp and) placed in a ziptop bag.

• A notecard needs to be enclosed with dosage information and times meds are to be given. Please include whether med is a required daily medicine or an "in case of allergy attack" medicine.

• For summer camp, we ask for a photo of each Scout so that they can more easily identify before dispensing medicine. This wouldn't hurt for the monthly campouts either.

Fans:

Scouts are allowed to have a battery operated fan during the hotter campouts.

Don't Bring:

• Cot - too large for tents (take pad instead).

• Chair - they sit at picnic tables (though adults going should bring a chair for themselves).

• Extra food - no food in the tents.

Uniforms:

The Scouts must be in their class A uniforms when they leave Friday. They will be in them when they return Sunday as well. In between, they will wear class C, any clothes or a Scouting T-shirt, preferably the Troop T-shirt. A good idea is to pack their spare clothes in extra-large Ziploc bags. Let the Scouts pack their own bags (with parental oversight for the first few campouts).

Hygiene:

Now a word on hygiene. The patrols should have hand sanitizer in their chuck box. This is probably as close as most Scouts will come to soap on a campout. Be prepared for them to arrive home a little dirty and a little stinky. After all, these are kids and it is a campout. They likely will not be taking showers. If you are lucky, they may change their clothes once.

Loadout:

The coolers and chuck boxes need to be at the church typically at 5:00 pm Friday for packing. Who is bringing the patrol chuck box and coolers is to be listed on the patrol duty roster for the campout and also who will be picking them up on Sunday. The Patrol Leaders, Staff, and Troop Guides need to be there at that time as well. Everyone else must be there by 5:15 pm. The Scouts pack the chuck boxes and everyone's gear into the little trailer. Coolers are loaded onto a pickup or into the little trailer. We will leave 5:45 - 6:00 pm. Eat dinner beforehand or in the car.  You may also want to give your Scout a few dollars for any Buc-ee's stops.

Return:

Depending on where we go camping, we will be back typically around 12:00 - 2:00 pm Sunday. The drivers have the Scouts call or text their parents when they get close to arrival. The Troop usually also sends out return status e-mails while in route. If the campout is very close, we will not stop for lunch. 

Parent Support:

The first campout is a lot of fun for the new Scout and sometimes tough on the parent. It is hard to let go. They will become more independent on these campouts, relying on themselves and their fellow Scouts and not on their parents. Scoutmasters will be around for guidance and to step in if there are safety or other significant issues. As we have stated before, the parents need to learn to step back and let their Scouts try, maybe fail, but ultimately learn, and definitely to have fun.

Happy camping!

Here is a suggested packing list. Depending on the weather or the activity, not all items may be needed.  

Clothing and personal property should be permanently marked with Scout's name and troop number.

Dress in layers because the weather can change.

Check the weather forecast for the campout location to determine the type of clothing to pack.

Medications must be given to the adult acting as campout's Medicine Person at Loadout.  All medications must be clearly marked with the Scout's name, medication name and dosage.

Wear on Scout

• Hiking boots or appropriate closed toe shoes (broken in)

• Scout belt

• Scout shirt (tan) - official BSA Class A (to be worn to and from campout)

• Scout socks (green)

• Shorts/pants (green)

• Troop t-shirt

• Wristwatch (optional)

In Backpack

• Cards or other small game for rainy day

• Camera (optional)

• Compass (if you have one)

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Money for a snack stop or planned Sunday lunch

• Notebook (small)

• Pen and pencil

• Pocket knife (1, optional and only if they have the Totin Chip)

• Rain gear

• Scout Handbook (with name on it, protective cover recommended)

• Travel entertainment (leave electronics in car)

• Water bottle (refillable) with carabiner clip for belt

In Duffle Bag

• Batteries for flashlight or headlamp (extra set)

• Bug repellant - lotion or pump, not aerosol

• Comb or brush

• Deodorant (as needed)

• Duct tape (optional)

• Extra old shoes (1 pair)

• Gloves for cold weather (seasonal)

• Hat

• Jacket/hoodie that can get dirty (seasonal)

• Knit cap for cold nights (seasonal)

• Pillow - travel/camping size or inflatable (optional)

• Shorts/pants (at least 1 pair of pants total at campout + 1 extra shorts)

• Sleepwear (optional)

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad

• Soap in Ziploc bag or small bottle (who knows, they may actually use it)

• Socks (2 pair)

• Sweatshirt (seasonal)

• Swim trunks (depends on campout)

• Sunscreen - lotion or pump , not aerosol

• Tissues (optional)

• Toilet paper (in Ziploc bag with a small hand sanitizer)

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Towel/shower gear (optional)

• Trash bag for dirty/wet clothes

• T-shirts (2, preferably with Scouting theme)

• Underwear (2)

Not allowed at the camp site:

• Electronic devices: cell phones, game systems, etc.

• Axes, saws, sheath knives, fireworks, and weapons of any kind.

• Personal tents (exception for Scouts who are on Staff).

• No open-toe sandals or shoes.

Not allowed in tents:

• Candy, gum or snacks.

• Cans or bottles of soda/Gatorade/ice tea/etc.

The Troop provides a chuckbox for the patrols to use.  

Note: Any damage of losses should be reported to the Quartermaster or Adult in Charge.

Here are the contents:

• 1 Cutting Board min 8" x 10" x 1/4" nylon or Teflon

• 1 Griddle 9" x 9" aluminum

• 1 Knife chef's knife (ss blade, plastic handle)

• 1 Knife paring knife (ss blade, plastic handle)

• 1 Spatula stainless sharp edged metal blade

• 1 Serving Spoon metal or plastic

• 1 Ladle metal or plastic

• 1 HPT Dutch Oven pot tool

• 1 Pitcher 2 quart plastic

• 1 Can Opener stainless

• 1 Cook Kit 1 large fry pan

• 1 small fry pan

• 1 handle

• 1 large pot

• 1 medium pot

• 1 small pot

• lids to fit other pots

• 1 Tongs stainless

• 1 Peeler stainless

• 1 Slotted Spoon metal or plastic

• 1 Meat Fork metal or plastic

• 2 Hot Pads or Gloves

• 1 Set measuring cups

• 1 Set measuring spoons

• 12 Cups plastic

• 12 Plates plastic

• 12 Bowls plastic

• 12 Spoons metal

• 12 Forks metal

• 12 Butter Knives metal

• 2 Containers clear plastic to hold loose items

• 2 Washcloths store in zip lock baggie

Consumables:

• 1 Roll Aluminum Foil

• 1 Roll Paper Towels

• 1 16 oz Cooking Oil

• 1 Bottle of dish washing soap

• 3 SOS pads for cleaning (store in baggie)

• 1 Small bottle of bleach (used to sterilize dishes)

• 1 Copper Penny used to clean stubborn pots (store with SOS pads)

• 1 Small box of 33 gal trash bags

• 2 Box safety matches (no strike anywhere matches or lighters allowed)

Consumables are not Troop Equipment and should be restocked monthly using money collected for food.

Policy Notes:

• Patrol Chuck Box gear is Troop gear checked out to the Patrol Leader.

• Chuck Boxes will be inventoried prior to checkout to Green Patrols.

• Chuck Boxes will be returned by Green Patrols upon graduation to Gold Patrol.

• Any shortfalls in the non-consumables is the responsibility of the Patrol Leader and should be replaced from inventory - get from Quartermaster (QM).

• Gold Patrol Quartermaster will check inventory upon change in leadership or Patrol members.

• Normal wear and tear will be replaced using Troop funds.

• Malicious damage or losses will be the responsibility of the Patrol members to replace.

• Any losses or damage should be reported as soon as possible.

• No disposable plates, cups, or silverware allowed.

• No Lighters or strike anywhere matches.

• No spray oil (Pam).

• Replenish consumables each month as needed.

The Patrol Quartermaster or Patrol Leader should empty chuck box of all contents and run them through the dishwasher after each campout

A Scout is courteous. Swearing is not allowed at meetings, campouts, or any time a scout is in uniform. Repeated behavior can result in a call to the Scout's parents. 

Patrols are the building blocks of a Scout troop. A patrol is a small group of Scouts who are similar in age, development, and interests. Working together as a team, patrol members share the responsibility for the patrol's success. They gain confidence by serving in positions of patrol leadership. All patrol members enjoy the friendship, sense of belonging, and achievements of the patrol and of each of its members.

There is a hierarchy of responsibility and authority within the Scouts of the Troop. The Patrol Leader is the first rank of authority within the Troop. The Patrol Leader is responsible for their patrol and needs to make sure that the patrol is prepared for each and every activity of the Troop. If the Patrol Leader is unable to attend for whatever reason (sick, vacation, another obligation), they are expected to find and confirm a representative who will take on their role. This is typically the Assistant Patrol Leader. If the Patrol Leader has difficulty with a patrol member, or has a general question about what is going on, the next line of authority is the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). If they are unable to resolve the difficulty or answer the question, then the next line of Authority is the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). If the SPL cannot resolve the situation, then the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters will address the situation.

There are quite a few requirements that need to be signed off for the earlier ranks (Scout - First Class). This is where the Scout is tested on the skill they are trying to complete.  All Scoutmasters (SM) and Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM) are allowed to test and sign off rank requirements. In order to avoid a conflict of interest, a leader will not sign off a requirement for their own child. Infrequent exceptions may be made in the case of a leader who is teaching skills to several Scouts at once at a patrol or troop meeting or other Scouting function, but every effort should be made to have another leader sign off the instructing leader's child if possible. Scouts with a Star, Life, or Eagle Rank are allowed to test the Scouts and, upon passing, sign off requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks. Star, Life, and Eagle Rank requirements will be signed off by an ASM/SM.

One of the questions that we hear most often from Scout parents, especially of the younger Scouts is "How do I check on my Merit Badges and advancement?" While we encourage Scouts to take responsibility for this themselves by talking to Scoutmasters and the Advancement Chair, we know that involved parents make for a successful scout.

The Troops use Scoutbook to keep track of the Scout's progress through ranks and all the information on the Scouts and Scout families.

Using Scoutbook you can check your Scout's advancement, check Troop records about their activities, and edit your personal information. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT YOUR OWN SCOUT'S ADVANCEMENT.

Any questions regarding your Scout's current rank and merit badge status should be directed to the Advancement Chair. Their contact information is on the Adult Leader List on the Contacts tab.

How You Earn Money in Your Scout Account

Sell mulch!!!!

This is the Troop's ONLY fundraiser - no popcorn or Scout Fair sales. You will earn a PROFIT per bag that you sell and deliver. The AVERAGE Scout earns about $450 for their Scout account. This will likely be less for younger Scouts who have not built up an established customer base. On the other hand, there are always a few Scouts who earn over $1000!!!! The Troop does not keep any of the profits from mulch sales. It ALL goes into Scout accounts. This is VOLUNTARY. You do not have to participate if you do not want to.

What the Scout Account Money Can Be Used For:

Technically (and legally), this is a fundraiser FOR THE TROOP to use for Scouting expenses. However, the Troop chooses to allocate the funds to the Scouts who earned then at the fundraiser using Scout accounts. These funds can ONLY be used for Scout-related expenses.

This includes:

• Annual registration fee

• Summer camp

• Winter camp

• High adventure camps - Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier

• Uniform

• Camping gear (especially gear needed for Philmont)

• Extra monthly Scouting activity expenses such as zipline or wild cave tour

• Eagle project expenses

This does NOT include food for monthly campouts. This is Troop policy, because it is just too difficult for the treasurer to keep up with dozens of $15 Scout account withdrawals a month. 

How to Access Your Scout Account Funds:

At any time during the year, you can contact the treasurer by e-mail to get your Scout account balance (contact information under Contacts tab). Note that it will take several weeks after mulch sales are complete to calculate the actual profit and allocate to all the Scout accounts, so be patient. When you go to pay for camp or registration, let them know that you have Scout account funds you want to use. For uniform, camping gear, or Eagle project expenses, pay for it yourself and keep the receipt. Send a COPY of the receipt to the treasurer (scan/e-mail preferred) with a note with the Scout's name and a description of the expense. 

What Happens to the Leftover Money When You Leave:

Remember, that these are technically TROOP funds. Any leftover funds after a Scout turns 18 or otherwise leaves the Troop CANNOT be taken by the Scout. Upon leaving, the Scout or their parents can designate the funds to go toward some other Scouting expenses. Just send an e-mail to the treasurer indicating where you'd like it to go. If the Scout has a sibling still in the Troop, those funds are usually transferred to that sibling's Scout account. You can even donate it to a non-relative Scout still in the Troop. Frequently, Scouts/parents donate leftover funds to go to the Troop's summer/winter camp scholarship fund that allow needy Scouts to go to camp when they otherwise could not afford it. Any leftover funds that have not been donated will go to the Troop's general fund to be used as it sees fit.

Scoutbook is a website that Scouting America uses to track Scout's rank advancement and merit badge completion. 

Instructions to create a parent and Scout account are available HERE.

A parent is the only one who can give a Scout access to their records online. Scouts need their own email address to access Scoutbook. A school email address will work. Before you create a Scout account, make sure you have your Scout’s Member ID from your Scoutmaster or Advancement Chair. You will need that for the account creation process.  Contact information can be found on the Contacts tab.

Completion of a Scoutmaster Conference is necessary for each Scout to complete each rank. You can see the Scoutmaster Conference requirement in the sign-off sections for each rank that are in the back of the Scout handbook. Scoutmaster Conferences can be completed by the Scoutmaster (SM) or any of the Assistant Scoutmasters (ASMs). During the Scoutmaster Conference, the ASM/SM will interview the Scout as to their progress, whether they really learned the stuff in the book, and how the Troop is doing. If the Scout is not able to demonstrate the knowledge required for the rank, they will be given recommendations on where to focus additional attention and be asked to schedule another Scoutmaster Conference when they are ready.

The Scout (not a parent) shall be the one to initiate a Scoutmaster Conference. They set it up by either:

• asking an ASM/SM at a Troop meeting for a Scoutmaster Conference AT THE NEXT Troop meeting

• emailing an ASM/SM to schedule one at the next Troop meeting

Notes:

1. We emphasize scheduling the Scoutmaster Conference during the NEXT Scout meeting. They can also be conducted at the next campout. (This is convenient because everyone is in full Class A Uniform.) There are special cases that can be accommodated if it is impossible for the Scout to meet the above options. However, to avoid adult leader burn-out and respect the adult leader's responsibilities outside of Scouting, the Scouts are asked to avoid being the "special case" that requires a separate meeting.

2. A Scoutmaster cannot do a Scoutmaster conference for more than one rank at a time.

3. Scoutmaster conferences for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class should be performed by different Scoutmasters. This allows the young Scout to get to know other Scoutmasters and vice versa. It is encouraged that Star and Life SM conferences be with different ASM/SM, if possible. However, these are performed by the more senior Scoutmasters, so the choices will be more limited.

4. An ASM/SM should not conduct a Scoutmaster Conference with their own child.

5. You must have your Scoutmaster conference before you fill out the form to get a Board of Review. That means that you should plan to have a SM conference at least a week before the BOR. 

6. A Scout can find a list of Scoutmasters in the Troop along with their contact information from the Adult Leader Contact list, which can be found on the Contacts tab.

Basic criteria for Service Hours:

To be counted towards advancement or a merit badge, service hours must be:

• Not for the Scouting organization (i.e., Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA including Scout fair, Pinewood derby, Webelos Woods, etc.)

• Not part of your normal endeavors (i.e., if your church group does a service as part of their org then no, but if it's a church special project then yes)

• Not getting paid.

There are extenuating circumstances on others that may be counted. Helping out with Eagle Projects is one of the best ways to earn service hours. Campout service projects are also a good method. 

All service hours must have prior Scoutmaster approval.

The swim classification for individuals participating in a Scouts BSA activity is a key element in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The Swim Classification Tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season. All persons participating in BSA aquatics are classified according to swimming ability. The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to demonstrate a skill level consistent with the circumstances in which the individual will be in the water. The Swimmer Test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability for recreational and instructional activity in a confined body of water with a maximum 12-foot depth and with shallow water footing, a pool or pier edge within 25 feet of swimmer. The various components of each test evaluate the several skills essential to the minimum level of swimming ability. Each step of the test is important and should be followed as listed.

Swimmer Test

1. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth.

2. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: Side stroke, breast stroke, trudgen crawl

3. Then swim 25 yards using a resting back stroke.

4. Finally rest by floating for a minute.

The 100 yards must be swam continuously and include at least one sharp turn.

Beginner Test

1. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth.

2. Swim 25 feet on the surface.

3. Turn sharply and return to starting place.

The swim classification test conducted at unit level should be supervised by one of the following council approved personnel: Aquatics Instructor, certified lifeguard, Swimming Instructor or Swim Coach all of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older. When the unit goes to a summer camp, each individual will be issued a buddy tag under the direction of the Camp Aquatics Director for use at the camp.