We organized an summer den meeting to work on the Aquanaut activity pin (summer meetings also count towards summertime activity awards). We did this in our pool, which necessitated finding adequate supervision to follow the Safe Swim defense rules as well as the Guide to Safe Scouting rules. We couldn’t find a […]
How to be an awesome den leader – video
Last Frontier Council is filming a series of “how-to” movies and they filmed us for “how to be a den leader.” The movie is online now and they did a great job! Enjoy the movie!
Aquanaut activity pin – day 5
Summary We worked on the aquanaut activity pin during 5 days of day camp. Below is the information for day 5. Supplies Any equipment from previous days used to review Requirements covered and activities for each requirement Swimming Belt loop 2: Play a recreational game in the water with your den, pack, or family. Play […]
Aquanaut activity pin – day 4
Summary We worked on the aquanaut activity pin during 5 days of day camp. Below is the information for day 4. Supplies Personal flotation devices: 1 per boy Diving toys (various) Requirements covered and activities for each requirement Note: Leader: demonstrate each of these skills. However, your role is to facilitate their practice (not to teach) […]
Aquanaut Activity Pin – Day 3
Summary We worked on the aquanaut activity pin during 5 days of day camp. Below is the information for day 3. Supplies Rescue ropes: 3 Requirements covered and activities for each requirement Note: Leader: demonstrate each of these skills. However, your role is to facilitate their practice (not to teach) Aquanaut 5. Explain the four basic […]
Aquanaut Activity Pin – Day 2
Summary We worked on the aquanaut activity pin during 5 days of day camp. Below is the information for day 2. Supplie Kick boards: 1/2 per scout Survival float supplies for demonstration: pants or shirt Requirements covered and activities for each requirement Note: Leader: demonstrate each of these skills. However, your role is to facilitate their […]
Aquanaut activity pin – Day 1
Summary We worked on the aquanaut activity pin during 5 days of day camp. Below is the information for day 1. Supplies Items for underwater Kim’s game Rubber duckies: 3 Requirements covered and activities for each requirement Swim check form (BSA official test form). Test conducted by the lifeguard. Swimming belt loop 1: Explain rules of Safe […]
Aquanaut swimming games
Aquanaut swimming games We played a lot of different games in the pool to help reinforce their swimming skills and just to have fun. Below are the different games. Underwater Kim’s Game Played as usual, except the items are located at the bottom of the pool. Battleships and Submarines Needed: Two “teams” of players How […]
Aquanaut activity pin – day camp
Aquanaut activity pin Many of the boys completed the aquanaut activity pin in 5 days of day camp. The boys all loved pool time! It is so hot at camp that pool time is always a favorite. We detail each day’s activities below. Even though it isn’t listed each day, they played games and also […]