Pack REsources

1. Be welcoming to new and different people.

2. Treat others with dignity and respect.

3. Keep your hands, feet, body parts and your objects to yourself.

4. Listen when others are talking.

5. Wait your turn.

6. Work as a team.

7. Be honest and tell the truth.

8. Be kind and use good manners.

9. Be positive - "I can do it" or "I will try"

10. Do not be disruptive or interfere with another Scout’s ability to fully participate in activities.

Penalty Guidelines for not following the Code of Conduct:

1st Offense: Dismissed to a "Quiet Area" to miss 5 minutes of activity.

2nd Offense: Dismissed to a “Quiet Area” to miss 10 minutes of activity.

3rd Offense: Requested departure from the event. Try again next time.

*Registered Leaders have the discretion to dismiss egregiously disruptive or misbehaving Scouts at any time, regardless of penalty guidelines.

*Registered Leaders have volunteered to run the program for participating Scouts.

Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children—there are no drop-offs.

The Scouting America Swim Test is taken at Camp Cherry Valley, Trask Scout Reservation, Cabrillo Beach Youth Center, etc. 

Googles may or may not be allowed to be used during the swim test, depending on the site.

Swimmer

• Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.

• Swim 75 yards in a (forward stroke) strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. 

• Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.

• The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.

• Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest when exhausted.

Beginner

• Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.

• Swim 25 feet on the surface.

• Stop, turn, and resume swimming back to the starting place.

Non-Swimmer

•  Did not complete the swimming test.