Huguenot Trail District Roundtable Cub Scout Topic – Aqua Cubs March 02, 2017, Mount Pisgah Church Date Created: February 23, 2016 Date Updated: March 01, 2016
Huguenot Trail District Round Table Aquatic Adventure Belt Loops Tiger Elective Adventure: Floats and Boats 1. Identify five different types of boats. 2. Build a boat from recycled materials, and float it on the water. 3. With your den, say the SCOUT water safety chant. 4. Play the buddy game with your den. 5. Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket the correct way. 6. Show how to safely help someone who needs assistance in the water, without having to enter the water yourself. 7. Show how to enter the water safely, blow your breath out under the water, and do a prone glide. Wolf Elective Adventures: Spirit of the Water 1. Demonstrate how the water in your community can become polluted. 2. Explain one way that you can help conserve water in your home. 3. Explain to your den leader why swimming is good exercise. 4. Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in swimming or boating. 5. Show how to do a reaching rescue. 6. Visit a local pool or public swimming area with your family or Wolf den. With qualified supervision, jump into water that is at least chest-high, and swim 25 feet or more. March 2017 - Cub Scout Topic Aqua Cubs.docx Date Printed: 04/18/2017 Page 2 of 14
Huguenot Trail District Round Table Bear Elective Adventures: Salmon Run 1. Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in boating. 2. Identify the equipment needed when going boating. 3. Demonstrate correct rowing or paddling form. Explain how rowing and canoeing are good exercise. 4. Explain the importance of response personnel or lifeguards in a swimming area. 5. Show how to do both a reach rescue and a throw rescue. 6. Visit a local pool or swimming area with your den or family, and go swimming. 7. Demonstrate the front crawl swim stroke to your den or family. 8. Name the three swimming ability groups for the Boy Scouts of America. 9. Attempt to earn the BSA beginner swim classification. March 2017 - Cub Scout Topic Aqua Cubs.docx Date Printed: 04/18/2017 Page 3 of 14
Huguenot Trail District Round Table Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Aquanaut Complete 1 – 5 and any two from 6 – 10. 1. State the safety precautions you need to take before doing any water activity. 2. Recognize the purpose and the three classifications of swimming ability groups in Scouting. 3. Discuss the importance of learning the skills you need to know before going boating. 4. Explain the meaning of “order of rescue” and demonstrate the reach and throw rescue techniques. 5. Attempt the BSA swimmer test. 6. Demonstrate the precautions you must take before attempting to dive headfirst into the water, and attempt a front surface dive. 7. Learn and demonstrate two of the following strokes: crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, or elementary backstroke. 8. Invite a member or former member of a lifeguard team, rescue squad, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, or other armed forces branch who has had swimming and rescue training to your den meeting. Find out what training and other experiences this person has had. 9. Demonstrate how to correctly fasten a life jacket that is the right size for you. Jump into water over your head. Show how the life jacket helps keep your head above water by swimming 25 feet. Get out of the water, remove the life jacket, and hang it where it will dry. 10. If you are a qualified swimmer, select a paddle of the proper size, and paddle a canoe with an adult’s supervision. March 2017 - Cub Scout Topic Aqua Cubs.docx Date Printed: 04/18/2017 Page 4 of 14
Huguenot Trail District Round Table Sweet 16 of BSA Safety Procedures for Physical Activity (Guide to Safe Scouting – Page 42) Few youth organizations encompass the breadth, volume and diversity of physical activity common to Scouting, and none enjoy a better safety record. The key to maintaining and improving this exemplary record is the conscientious and trained adult leader who is attentive to safety concerns. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activity, the BSA National Health & Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the BSA National Council have developed the "Sweet Sixteen" of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These 16 points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities. 1. QUALIFIED SUPERVISION Every BSA activity should be supervised by a conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of the children and youth in his or her care. The supervisor should be sufficiently trained, experienced and skilled in the activity to be confident of his/her ability to lead and to teach the necessary skills and to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. Field knowledge of all applicable BSA standards and a commitment to implement and follow BSA policy and procedures are essential parts of the supervisor's qualifications. 2. PHYSICAL FITNESS For youth participants in any potentially strenuous activity, the supervisor should receive a complete health history from a health care professional, parent or guardian. Adult participants and youth involved in higher-risk activity (e.g., scuba) may require professional evaluation in addition to the health history. The supervisor should adjust all supervision, discipline and protection to anticipate potential risks associated with individual health conditions. Neither youth nor adults should participate in activity for which they are unfit. To do so would place both the individual and others at risk. 3. BUDDY SYSTEM The long history of the "buddy system" in Scouting has shown that it is always best to have at least one other person with you and aware at all times as to your circumstances and what you are doing in any outdoor or strenuous activity. 4. SAFE AREA OR COURSE A key part of the supervisor's responsibility is to know the area or course for the activity and to determine that it is well-suited and free of hazards. March 2017 - Cub Scout Topic Aqua Cubs.docx Date Printed: 04/18/2017 Page 5 of 14
Huguenot Trail District Round Table 5. EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE Most activity requires some specialized equipment. The equipment should be selected to suit the participant and the activity and to include appropriate safety and program features. The supervisor should also check equipment to determine that it is in good condition for the activity and is properly maintained while in use. 6. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT The supervisor must ensure that every participant has and uses the appropriate personal safety equipment. For example, activity afloat requires a PFD properly worn by each participant; bikers, horseback riders, and whitewater kayakers need helmets for certain activity; skaters may need protective gear; and all need to be dressed for warmth and utility depending on the circumstances. 7. SAFETY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES For most activities, there are common sense procedures and standards that can greatly reduce the risk. These should be known and appreciated by all participants, and the supervisor must ensure compliance. 8. SKILL LEVEL LIMITS There is a minimum skill level requirement for every activity, and the supervisor must identify and recognize this minimum skill level and be sure that none are put at risk by attempting activity beyond their ability. A good example of skill levels in Scouting is the venerable "swim test" which defines conditions for safe swimming based on individual ability. 9. WEATHER CHECK The risk factors in many outdoor activities vary substantially with weather conditions. These variables and the appropriate response should be understood and anticipated. 10. PLANNING Safe activity follows a plan that has been conscientiously developed by the experienced supervisor or other competent source. Good planning minimizes risks and also anticipates contingencies that may require emergency response or a change of plan. 11. COMMUNICATIONS The supervisor needs to be able to communicate effectively with participants as needed during the activity. Emergency communications also need to be considered in advance for any foreseeable contingencies. March 2017 - Cub Scout Topic Aqua Cubs.docx Date Printed: 04/18/2017 Page 6 of 14
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