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Cub Scouting Aquatic Adventures Swimming as a “Scout Skill” goes back to the beginning of the Scouting program Every day, 2 kids under 14 die from unintentional drowning Drowning is the 5th leading accidental cause of death in the U.S. (CDC) Scouting events frequently involve water activities Scouting is a natural place to provide improvement in swimming abilities, both as an instructional body and as an experienced-based skill Aquatics Scouting Aquatics The New Cub Scouts Program Aquatics adventures are now offered at every rank in the Cub Scouts program as electives. TIGER – “Floats and Boats” WOLF – “Spirit of the Water” BEAR – “Salmon Run” WEBELOS ARROW OF LIGHT – “Aquanaut” Tiger – “Floats and Boats” Tiger Elective Adventure: “Floats and Boats” Identify five different types of boats. Build a boat from recycled materials, and float it on the water. With your den, say the SCOUT water safety chant. Play the buddy game with your den. Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket the correct way. Show how to safely help someone who needs assistance in the water, without having to enter the water yourself. Show how to enter the water safely, blow your breath out under the water, and do a prone glide. Wolf – “Spirit of the Water” Wolf Elective Adventure: “Spirit of the Water” Demonstrate how the water in your community can become polluted. Explain one way that you can help conserve water in your home. Explain to your den leader why swimming is good exercise. Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in swimming or boating. Show how to do a reaching rescue. Visit a local pool or public swimming area with your family or Wolf den. With qualified supervision, jump into water that is at least chest-high, and swim 25 feet or more. Bear – “Salmon Run” Bear Elective Adventure: “Salmon Run” Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in boating. Identify the equipment needed when going boat