SHSR - Summer Camp - Camp Program

Sand Hill Scout Reservation is proud to offer all swimming activities in the Dan Carlisle Pool and all boating activities in one of our lakes. "Free swim" is offered daily and is open to everyone, according to his or her swim classification. The Small Boat Sailing merit badge will be offered during the activity period at the waterfront. There is no wading or swimming in lakes or ponds.

No cut-off jeans are allowed in the pool. Everyone must shower before entering and after leaving the pool.

There are three classifications of swimmers at camp. Scouts and leaders take a swim check on Sunday afternoon to determine their swimming classification.

Swim Classifications:

1. Non-swimmer-- no test.

2. Beginner--jump into water over your head, level off, swim 25 feet, turn sharply, and return to the starting point.

3. Swimmer--jump into water over your head, level off, and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using side, breast, crawl, or trudging strokes. Then swim 25 yards using an elementary backstroke. At the end of the 100 yards, show rest by floating.

*Troops can sign up for troop swims with the Aquatics Director at summer camp.

Canoeing: Reviews different strokes and techniques used in canoeing. Difficulty: Easy.

There is an optional $10 program fee for an end-of-the-week canoe trip on the

Weekie Wachee River associated with this badge.

Lifesaving: Reviews how to rescue a drowning victim. Must have Swimming merit badge, long pants, and long shirt. Difficulty: Hard.

Rowing: Teaches proper techniques used when rowing. Difficulty: Easy.

Swimming: Teaches basic strokes and how to be safe in the water.

Participants must bring pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Difficulty: Easy.

BSA Lifeguard: This program is very intense and will require a lot of time, at least periods 1-6 and probably free swims as well. You must be at least 14 years of age and be able to swim continuously for 400 yards.

BSA Snorkeling: Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the snorkeling award at the pool.

Mile Swim: Scouts will work up to swimming one mile by the end of the week.

Aquatics Area Merit Badges Offered For 2008:

Canoeing