Skill Level
1
Year
1944
Version
24.11.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
Overview
The water is your playground. Now learn to make the most of it! Swimming is not only a fun activity, it's a great form of exercise! And if your exercise is fun, you'll be driven to stay fit!
To earn this honor, receive the American Red Cross Level 3 Stroke Development or YMCA equivalent in Swimming–Beginner's OR meet the requirements outlined on the requirements page.
Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for every class's Health and Fitness sections which require either completion of this Honor or the Basic Water Safety Honor. |
The Challenging Part
The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:
8. Swim front crawl--ten yards.
- a. Jump into chest-deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain positions by treading water or floating for 30 seconds, and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
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