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Theme:
Swimming
Adventures
Snapshot of Pack Meeting
Under properly qualified supervision and following Safety Afloat rules, Lions and Tigers will learn how to stay safe in the water and get comfortable with being in the water. Wolf and Bear Scouts will get a chance to get wet while learning the rules to swimming safely and being safe around water. Webelos will learn how to respond to water emergencies. AOL Scouts will attempt to pass the Scouting America swim test.
This Adventure can be earned by completing the requirements below OR by taking swim lessons from an accredited instructor OR passing the Scouting America swim test.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
All swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in their care, and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points of Scouting America Safe Swim Defense.
Before starting this Adventure complete the following:
- Complete Scouting America Safe Swim Defense training (26 minutes) on my.scouting.org.
- Confirm enough adults are available who will serve as rescuers during the activity to maintain a ratio of one rescuer to every 10 Cub Scouts.
- Have buddy tags for everyone who will be in the water, youth, and adults.
During the Adventure:
- Give overview and instruction on the points of the Save Swim Defense prior to the activity.
- Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision and discipline during the activity.
- When swimming outdoors, ask that all the Cub Scouts apply sunscreen.
Before the Meeting
This meeting will take place at a location where Cub Scouts and family members have a designated swimming area and the water is flat and calm.
It is best to communicate details in a written form that is distributed to parents and legal guardians, and referred to often, as this will help ensure everyone is well-informed and prepared.
- 30 days before the meeting, confirm access to the meeting location.
- 30 days before the swim, confirm date, time, and location.
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At the Pack committee or parents’ meeting before the Pack Meeting, make assignments using the Pack Meeting planner.
- Purchase supplies, including Adventure loops and pins.
- Secure a swimming location and lifeguard, collect medical forms and activity permission slips
- 7 days before the meeting, send out a meeting reminder.
- 3 days before the meeting, send out a second meeting reminder.
- The morning of the meeting, send out a third meeting reminder.
- On the day of the meeting, get to the location early to secure the designated swim area.
- Set Up Activity Stations.
At Home Requirements
Remind everyone to bring their towels, bathing suits, and sunscreen.
During The Meeting
Gathering Activity
Lion Den – Req. 1
Tiger Den – Req. 1
Wolf Den – Req. 1
Bear Den – Req. 1
Webelos Den – Req.1, Req. 2 partial
AOL Den – Req. 2 partial
Opening Ceremony and Remarks
Opening Ceremony
This pack meeting is all about swimming. Swimming is an important skill to keep us safe in and around the water. We will learn some rescue skills and have fun in the water. We need all Cub Scouts to listen to the adults and lifeguards so that we can stay safe and have fun at the same time.
Den Break Outs
No den break outs.
Activity Stations
Set up 3 activity stations, each station is led by an adult who has been given the resources ahead of time to prepare for the activity or activities. Cub Scouts rotate to each station either by den or mulit-rank dens. Each station has an activity for each Cub Scout rank.
Station 1
Swim Test Station
Activities and Requirements
Bear Den - Req. 2
Attempt the swim test including how to safely enter and exit the water.
Lion Den - Req. 2 & Req. 5
Tiger Den - Req. 2 & Req. 6
Wolf Den - Req. 2 & Req. 6
Bear Den - Req. 5
Webelos Den - Req. 5
AOL Den - Req. 3
Station 2
Swim Relay Race
(10 – 15 minutes)
Activities and Requirements
Lion Den - Req. 4
Tiger Den - Req. 4 & Req. 5
Wolf Den - Req. 4
Bear Den - Req. 6
Webelos Den - Req. 2 & Req. 4
AOL Den - Req. 2
Station 3
Free Swim Station
(30 minutes)
Activities and Requirements
Lion Den - Req. 3
Tiger Den - Req. 3
Wolf Den - Req. 3
Bear Den - Req. 3 & Req. 4
Webelos Den - Req. 6
AOL Den - Req. 4
Wolf Den - Req. 5
Fun and Games
No Fun and Games.
Presentations and Ceremonies
Use the presentation Swimming Awards Ceremony.
Leader Minute and Closing Ceremony
This Cubmaster’s Minute is a requirement for the Wolf Footsteps Adventure.
Leaders Minute
“Hey, Cub Scouts! Our Cubmaster Minute is all about having fun and staying safe in the water. Remember, swimming is a great adventure, but it’s also important to be prepared and follow the rules.
When at the water it is important to always have a buddy. When swimming with Cub Scouts buddy checks help to be sure everyone is safe and together. The other important safety rules for swimming include staying in your ability group, listening to the adults and lifeguards and being sure to enter and exit the water safely.”
After The Meeting
Do a sweep of the area to make sure nothing was left behind.
