Swimming/Scuba

Swim Workshops

Swim Workshops are available for girls, ages 8 and up, to test their swim level skills in order to go canoeing (Red Cross Level III), sailing (Red Cross Level IV), or other aquatic activities that may require swim level cards. This would be a good time for resident campers to get their swim level cards they need before going to camp. Contact the American Red Cross for a list of swim level skills.

During the workshops, girls will review the skills needed for Red Cross Levels III and IV. After the review, they will be tested at their swim level. Swimming ability is tested and Red Cross cards are issued at the end of the workshop based on skill, proficiency, and endurance of the participant. There is no guarantee that a girl will earn a particular swim level. She MUST pass all of the skills for that swim level.

The Safe Boating Test cards are also offered at Swim Workshops. Girl Scouts who want to canoe or sail, must have Safe Boating Test. If you are planning to take the Safe Boating Test, please be sure to bring a bag for wet clothes, a spare pair of long pants, shirt, and shoes that you do not mind getting wet. The instructor has the right to mark an “Incomplete” on your Safe Boating Test card if you fail to bring the items.

Prerequisite: Girl Scout MUST be able to swim 25 yards, swim across the deep end of the pool doing the crawl with rhythmic breathing, and be able to swim on their back across the deep end of the pool. ONLY those who can complete the “test” will be permitted to participate.

Who: Ages 8 and up
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Cost: $9
Event Code: 10-56-11-6240
Deadline: Three weeks prior to event
Bring: Permission slip (F-204), medical form (F-185), swim suit, towel, and T-shirt
Note: Adults should stay at the site as the class may end early depending on the number of participants.
Contact: Program Department, 713-292-0300

Where: Kingwood Athletic Club, 806 Russell Palmer Road
281-358-7765, x227
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m.
Saturday, June 25
Saturday, July 24
Min/Max: 5/20

Where: “Can Do” Swimming, 9723 Galston Lane, Spring,
281-655-1246
When: Tues., July 6; 4-7 p.m.
Min/Max: 6/12

Taste of Scuba Diving

Ever wonder what it would be like to stay underwater without coming to the surface? How about what it would be like to be in space with no restrictions of gravity? Get a taste of what it might be like to spend your life underwater like the whales, dolphins, clown fish, and many other creatures.

Who: Girls, 12 and up, and adults
Cost: $20 per person
Register: Use Program Registration Form
Event Code: 10-56-06-6233
Deadline: 3 weeks prior to event
Where: Gigglin’ Marlin Divers, 2211 Richmond Avenue, Houston, 77098
When: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon or 1-3:30 p.m.
May 15
May 22
June 19
July 17
July 24
August 7
Sundays, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
May 23
June 13
June 27
July 25
August 8
Min/Max: 4/12

Where: Houston Scuba Academy, Inc., 12505 Hillcroft, Houston, 77035
When: Sessions from 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 12
Sunday, July 11
Saturday, July 17
Friday, July 30
Friday, August 6
Friday, August 6
(9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Min/Max: 4 / 12

Where: R & D Scuba, 10832 Westheimer, Houston, 77042
When: Sunday, May 16
Sunday, July 25
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Min/Max: 4 / 12

Where: W. W. Diving Company, 1307 First Street,
Humble, 77338
When: Saturdays, 9:30 - noon
July 3
August 7
Sundays, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
July 4
August 8
Mondays, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
July 5
August 9
Min/Max: 4/12