BSA Aquatics Supervison: Swimming and Water Rescue Course:

New for 2010. 

This course replaces BSA Lifeguard for Unit swimming activities.  This is NOT a Merit Badge, it is intended to train lifeguards for individual Unit swimming activities.  8 hours of course work, double session afternoon, Periods 3 and 4, Monday through Thursday.  Valid for 3 years from date of completion.  Limited to 10 participants per week.  This training does not include any First Aid  training, it is expected that the participant will address First Aid needs separately.

Pre-Requirements (May be reason for disqualification):
1. Age and Physical Fitness:
A. Be age 16 years or older prior to training

B. Submit written evidence of physical fitness. (The Lost Valley Medical form covers this requirement). 

2 . Swimming Ability: (Will be completed at camp, may be reason for disqualification):A. Complete the BSA Swimmer Test

B. Recover a 10-pound weight from 8 feet of water.  

•  There are 12 other requirements that will be completed while at camp. 

Challenging the Course:

 The following groups may complete the course by passing, or challenging, the requirements without attending the normal course sessions: 

A. Anyone with a completed Swimming & Water Rescue training card whose expiration date has not been exceeded by more than six months.  
B. Anyone with a completed BSA Lifeguard training card whose expiration date has not been exceeded by more than six months.  
C. Anyone with a completed American Red Cross Lifeguard training card whose expiration date has not been exceeded by more than six months.  
D. Anyone approved by the local council (Orange County Council) as a Lifesaving Merit Badge Counselor.  

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