Swimming

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 this summer. Contact the American Red Cross for a list of swim level skills.

During the workshops, the girls will have a review of the skills they need for Red Cross levels III & IV. Once they have completed the review, they will then 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 the Swim Workshops. Girl Scouts who want to canoe or sail, must have taken the Safe Boating Test. If you are planning to take the Safe Boating Test, be sure to bring a bag for wet clothes, a spare pair of long pants, shirt, and shoes that can get wet. The instructor has the right to mark an “Incomplete” on a Safe Boating Test card, if the participant fails to bring the above 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.

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.

Where: Kingwood Athletic Club, 806 Russell Palmer Road, 281-358-2308
When: November 20, January 8
Saturdays, 10 – 1 p.m. or 2 – 5 p.m., 2 sessions per day (please select one)

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