Aquatics Courses

Swimming Merit Badge (YMCA)


January 8
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Platte County Community Center North YMCA
3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
$25 fee per Scout due upon registration

Limited Capacity | All Scouts MUST pre-register

Register for Sunday, January 8 Session (10am-4pm)

Questions? Contact Karen Jones at kjones2030@gmail.com


Course Prerequisites:

  • Participant must be a registered Scouts BSA member
  • Scout must complete the BSA Swimmer test
  • Scout should read Swimming Merit Badge book prior to attending
  • Scout must complete written portion of the Swimming Merit Badge workbook by the second session
  • Scouts must complete Safe Swim Defense Training online prior to attending
  • Scout should bring blue merit badge card, swimsuit, towel, and goggles

  • Scout Should bring a lunch and a drink

LIfesaving Merit Badge (YMCA)


January 22, February 26 and March 5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Platte County Community Center North YMCA
3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
$25 fee per Scout due upon registration
 

Limited Capacity | All Scouts MUST pre-register

Register for Sunday, January 22 Session (10am-4pm)

Register for Sunday, February 26 Session (10am-4pm)

Register for Sunday, March 5 Session (10am-4pm)


Questions? Contact Karen Jones at kjones2030@gmail.com


Course Prerequisites:

  • Participant must be a registered Scouts BSA member
  • Scout must complete the BSA Swimmer test
  • Scout must have completed Swimming Merit Badge and is at least 12 years old
  • Scout must have completed Second Class requirements 5a-5c; and First Class requirements 6a,6b and 6e
  • Scout should read Lifesaving Merit Badge book prior to attending
  • Scout should be prepared for the "in the water" requirement prior to attending session (1b)
  • Scouts must complete Safe Swim Defense Training online prior to attending
  • Scout should bring blue merit badge card, swimsuit, towel, and goggles

  • Scout Should bring a lunch and a drink

Swimming Merit Badge (Midwest Aquatics)

September 25 and October 2
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Midwest Aquatics | 7565 West 160th ST. Overland Park, KS 66085
$20 fee per Scout due at first session (cash or check only)

To adequately allow for spacing, these courses are limited to 25 Scouts only.
*Scouts must attend both sessions.
Only Scouts will be allowed in the pool area (along with instructors).
 

Limited Capacity | All Scouts MUST pre-register

Click here to register

Questions? Contact Tom Barnett at tbarnett@mmipromo.com or 816-213-3671


Course Prerequisites:

  • Participant must be a registered Scouts BSA member
  • Scout must complete the BSA Swimmer test
  • Scout should read Swimming Merit Badge book prior to attending
  • Scout must complete written portion of the Swimming Merit Badge workbook by the second session
  • Scouts must complete Safe Swim Defense Training online prior to attending
  • Scout should bring a swimsuit, towel, and goggles
     
  • *Requirement 2: This test will be given at the beginning of the first session on September 25. Jump feet first into water over your head in depth, 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 swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

     

Lifesaving Merit Badge (Midwest Aquatics)


November 6,13 and 20
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Midwest Aquatics | 7565 West 160th St. Overland Park, KS 66085
$20 fee per Scout due upon registration (cash or check only)

To adequately allow for spacing, this course is limited to 25 Scouts only.
Scouts must attend all 3 sessions.
Only Scouts will be allowed in the pool area (along with instructors).
 

Limited Capacity | All Scouts MUST pre-register

Click here to register

Questions? Contact Tom Barnett at tbarnett@mmipromo.com or 816-213-3671


Course Prerequisites:

  • Participant must be a registered Scouts BSA member
  • Scout must complete the BSA Swimmer test
  • Scout must have completed Swimming Merit Badge and is at least 12 years old
  • Scout should read Lifesaving Merit Badge book prior to attending
  • Scout should be prepared for the "in the water" requirement prior to attending session (1b)
  • Scouts must complete Safe Swim Defense Training online prior to attending
  • Scout must attend all three sessions
  • Scout should bring a swimsuit, towel, and goggles


    2b This is the hardest requirement: We strongly recommend practice the strokes before attending the class.
    Swim continuously for 400 yards using each of the following strokes in a strong manner for a least 50 yards
    of front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke