Adventure Base Camp- Swimming Merit Badge

WHO - Any Scouts BSA members who want to earn the Swimming Merit Badge

WHAT - By completing the requirements for the Swimming merit badge, Scouts learn to safely enjoy activities in the water. They learn about water rescue methods, swimming strokes and demonstrate that they have the skills to safely participate in aquatics activities.

Class size for this program is limited to 8 scouts and will be taught by 3 counselors. Counselors are trained lifeguards and meet all BSA Aquatics supervisor standards.  Small class size provides participants the opportunity to benefit from personal instruction and attention.

The badge will take place over four sessions. Attendance at all four sessions is required to earn the badge. Scouts should notify a unit leader that they are participating in this program before registering.

WHERE - Adventure Base Camp (Camp Champlin)

223 Scituate Ave., Cranston, RI 02921

Check-in at the pool. Enter through the front gate on Scituate Ave. and follow signs to check-in

Parking Instructions: Small parking lot at pool. Additional parking in large lot in front of Base Camp office

WHY - Earn your Swimming Merit Badge!

WHEN- Daily September 22nd-25th. Scouts should arrive 15 minutes early to check-in. Class starts promptly at 3:00PM

Check In/Registration Start time: 2:45 PM                  End time: 3:00PM

Time Program Begins: 3:00PM                                    Ends:5:00PM

HOW - REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

Be prepared with a towel, bathing suit, face mask and change of clothing. Individual changing areas are available. We encourage participants to arrive prepared to swim.

To participate all scouts must complete Parts A and B of the BSA Health Form and Narragansett Council COVID-19 Waiver. Both forms are required at check-in before the first session. Scouts without a completed health form will not be allowed to participate and will not receive a refund for the program.

Strict Covid-19 protocol will be in effect during all programs at Adventure Base Camp:

• Social distancing of at least 6 feet is required during all Adventure Base Camp programs including aquatics activities.
• Face masks are required by all participants (including youth and adults) at all times. Participants in the pool are not required to wear a mask but are required to wear one while on the pool deck, bathrooms and surrounding areas.
• All shared equipment will be sanitized after each use. Camp areas including bathrooms and changing rooms will be sanitized after each session.
• Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the camp.
• Group sizes will not exceed 25. Participants assigned to a group must stay with the group and are not allowed to interact with other groups or visit non-designated areas.
• Every individual visiting Adventure Base Camp must complete the COVID-19 Screening Tool . If the visitor answers “Yes” to any of the questions on the form, they cannot enter the camp.
• To help keep everyone in your community and at Adventure Base Camp safe, participants are encouraged to maintain a journal that outlines places they travel and who they interact with.

State guidelines will be closely monitored and as always, the safety of participants and staff is very important. This event is subject to change at any time. In the event of cancelled or postponed events, participants will be notified immediately. In the event of cancelled events, we will work with participants to transfer payments to other activities or will provide a refund.