GCC Aquatics

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Percents Extended Cut 61% of kids can’t swim safely. Most go in anyway. Learn to swim before you get in at http://bit.ly/2DI0XcB.

Brrrrrrr! Sounds perfect for scouts!

Water safety isn’t just a summer issue. Help us build awareness about winter water safety and raise money for swim lessons at the Peoria Polar Plunge on Jan. 5.

Whitewater Rafting BSA Award Brochure

The Whitewater Rafting BSA Award was launched in the summer of 2017 to assist the many Scouting units that participate in rafting trips conducted by outfitters or councils. The Whitewater Rafting BSA Award recognizes the challenge and adventure of such activities.

The award is available to BSA youth and adults who are members of Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing, or Sea Scout units. Requirements for the award focus on safety and basic paddling skills on whitewater up to Class III. All instruction and skill completions are directly supervised by a professionally trained or licensed rafting guide. A qualified raft captain must be in each raft during the required trip. Participants help power and control the raft with paddles – simply riding in a raft rowed by a guide is not sufficient.

With the assistance of the American Canoe Association, a brochure is now available on the aquatics page of scouting.org athttps://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WW-Rafting-brochure-6-28-18.pdf to support units and outfitters in completing the Award. Check it out!

The summer 2018 aquatics program newsletter is now available!
HTTPS://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/2196_Aquatics_Task_Force_eNewsletter.pdf

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There is still room in this program for Session 3 June 18-21.

Have you heard about our new Trail to First Class program? They use their knots and lashing knowledge to build a survival raft. 🏝

For more information, visit our website www.camplakepleasant.org

Any takers?

WANTED: Swimming merit badge instructor at Lake Pleasant Camp!