BSA Aquatics Supervision
Swimming and Water Rescue
This course provides BSA leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands on the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training to include basic water rescue skills. This training is valid for 3 years.

Who: Scouts and Scouters, 16 years of age or older

Prerequisites: Earn Lifesaving and Swimming merit badges (adults must possess these skills), obtain CPR and First Aid certification. BSA Aquatics Resources

When: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

NOTE: Leaders who hold the Swim & Water Rescue certification my conduct their own pre-camp swimchecks.
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Cherokee Scout Reservation
3296 Boy Scout Camp Road  |  Yanceyville, NC 27379  |  336-694-6440
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An Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America ​facility
1405 Westover Terrace    |    Greensboro, NC 27408    |    336-378-9166
It is the policy of the Cherokee Scout Reservation not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, genetic information, citizenship status, ability, or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of our program. Cherokee Scout Reservation will make accommodations, as far as is practical, to meet the needs of a person with disabilities as directed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any camper or leader with a disability requiring assistance of the camp staff should contact the camp director at least 12 days prior to arrival at summer camp.
 
To report a violation of this policy, please contact Old North State Council Director of Cherokee Scout Reservation and Strategic Initiatives Bud Harrelson at 336-378-9166 or bud.harrelson@scouting.org.