Aquatics Area

As always, the Aquatics Area offers a great opportunity for Scouts of any age to advance and have lots of fun during their week at Camp.

The Aquatics Staff is dedicated to instructing safe aquatic skills while allowing the Scouts to have a great time while doing so. From swimming to boating on Scout Pond, the Aquatics Staff will offer loads of fun for all Scouts and Scouters.

 



Aquatic Merit Badges Offered
 
Merit Badge Pre-Requisites Additional Costs Comments
Recommendations
Canoeing Pass BSA Swim Test  None  
Lifesaving Pass BSA Swim Test None  
Rowing Pass BSA Swim Test     None  
Small Boat Sailing   Pass BSA Swim Test None  
Swimming Pass BSA Swim Test None Bring long sleeve shirt and long pants
Whitewater Pass BSA Swim Test None  

Other Aquatic Programs Offered


 

BSA Guard
 
Swim Test   The swim test is administered on Sunday for all units.  Successful completion of the test is required for some aquatic programs.  Units may opt for a pre-camp swim test, but must follow the off site swim test procedures.
 
Instructional Swim   Need help learning to swim? The waterfront staff is available for instructional swim. Sign up at the waterfront.
 
Mile Swim    See the waterfront staff for information. You will receive your certification card upon successful completion, a patch is available in the Trading Post when you present your card. Daily practice sessions are mandatory.
 
Polar Bear Swim    Early morning swim.  See the waterfront staff for information.
 
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Is mandatory for any adult leaders leading their troop on aquatic activities.  This certification is good for two years.  Training is offered on Monday evening at 7:00 pm.
 
Snorkeling   See the waterfront staff for information. You receive a card upon successful completion, and a patch is available in the Trading Post by presenting your card.
 
Troop Swim & Troop Boating Schedule a Troop Swim and/or Troop Boating.  Troops must provide one Safe Swim Defense trained adult lookout, one lifeguard for every 10 swimmers and 1 BSA Lifeguard. Sign up with another troop to increase your fun.  A Safety Afloat trained leader must be present.
 
Open Swimming  Open Swim is available at designated times - check with the waterfront for the schedule.
 
Open Boating  Open Boating is for canoeing, rowing, and small boat sailing. Open Boating is available at designated times - check with the waterfront for the schedule.

 

 
 

Chesterfield Scout Reservation
22 Sugar Hill Rd - Williamsburg, MA  01090 - (413) 296-4248