Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.
Requirements:
Earn the Swimming belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
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Practice the breathing motion of the crawl stroke while standing in shallow water. Take a breath, place your head in the water, exhale, and turn your head to the side to take a breath. Repeat.
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Learn two of the following strokes: crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, or breaststroke.
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Learn two of the following floating skills: jellyfish float, turtle float, canoe (prone) float.
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Using a kickboard, demonstrate three kinds of kicks.
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Pass the "beginner" or "swimmer" swim level test.
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Visit with a lifeguard and talk about swimming safety in various situations (pool, lake, river, ocean). Learn about the training a lifeguard needs for his or her job.
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Explain the four rescue techniques: Reach, Throw, Row, and Go (with support).
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Take swimming lessons.
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Attend a swim meet at a school or community pool.
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Tread water for 30 seconds.
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Learn about a U.S. swimmer who has earned a medal in the Olympics.
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Demonstrate the proper use of a mask and snorkel in a swimming area where your feet can touch the bottom.
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