The Council Aquatics Committee has overall responsibility for the local council’s aquatics activities in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring.
Aquatics Training
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
At least 1 leader must have Safe Swim Defense for any swimming event (indoor/outdoor) and Safety Afloat for all boating events. Both can be completed online at:
- Menu
- My Training
- Expanded Learning
- Program Safety
Supplemental Training
- Swimming & Water Rescue
- Paddle Craft Safety
- BSA Lifeguard Training
Offered through the council aquatics program. The BSA recommends that at least one person with Swimming & Water Rescue is present to assist with supervision whenever a unit swims at a location that does not provide lifeguards.
Aquatics Awards
Cub Scout Adventures
Time to Swim
Floats and Boats
Tigers in the Water
Paws for Water
Bears Afloat
Salmon Run
Aquanaut
Paddle Onward
Paddle Craft
Swimming
Merit Badges
Canoeing
Scuba Diving
Kayaking
Small Boat Sailing
Lifesaving
Swimming
Motorboating
Watersports
Rowing
Whitewater
Supplemental Awards
Boardsailing BSA
Scuba BSA
Kayaking BSA
Snorkeling BSA
Whitewater Rafting
BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding
Mile Swim BSA
BSA Lifeguard (Program Sunset 12/31/24)
Aquatics Activity Partners
Aquatics Resources
- Aquatics Safety
- Aquatics Supervision Guide
- Swimming and Boating Age Appropriate Guidelines
- Aquatics Event Checklist – Swimming
- Aquatics Event Checklist – Boating
- Aquatics Event Checklist – Whitewater
- Council Approved Swimming Venues and Structures – coming soon
- Pathway to Northern Tier Booklet
