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Req #2: "BSA Swimmer Test: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating." </font></b></blockquote> | Req #2: "BSA Swimmer Test: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating." </font></b></blockquote> | ||
== Aquatics Merit Badges == | |||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | |||
* [[Lifesaving Merit Badge Activity Planner|Lifesaving]] | |||
* [[Swimming Merit Badge Activity Planner|Swimming]] | |||
* [[Canoeing Merit Badge Activity Planner|Canoeing]] | |||
* [[Kayaking Merit Badge Activity Planner|Kayaking]] | |||
== See Also == | |||
* '''[https://boyslife.org/about-scouts/scouting-around/162671/9-things-to-know-about-merit-badges/ 9 Things to Know about Merit Badges] - BoysLife.org''' - There are more than 135 merit badges. By earning them, you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers. Here’s how to get the most out of your merit badge experience. | |||
[[Category:Swimming Merit Badge]] | |||
[[Category:Swimming]] | |||
[[Category:Lifesaving]] | |||
[[Category:Canoeing]] | |||
[[Category:Kayaking]] | |||
[[Category:Merit Badge]] | |||
[[Category:Patrol Leader]] | |||
[[Category:Patrol Activity]] | |||
[[Category:Scouts BSA]] | |||
