Swimming (Boy Scout Merit Badge) Black Coffee Mug

Swimming (Boy Scout Merit Badge) The "Swimming" merit badge is one of several skill-focused awards offered by the Boy Scouts of America. This badge recognizes a scout's proficiency in swimming and water safety. To earn this badge, scouts must demonstrate various swimming strokes (such as the front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, and sidestroke), tread water for extended periods, and dive from heights of up to 3 meters. Additionally, they are required to pass a swim test consisting of swimming 25 yards using each stroke, swimming 75 yards continuously using one chosen stroke, and completing a timed swimming race. The Swimming merit badge emphasizes not only physical skills but also understanding and applying lifesaving techniques and water safety principles, thereby promoting awareness and preparedness in aquatic environments.