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 and 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 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 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.

Who: Any registered Girl Scout

Where: Kingwood Athletic Club

806 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
281-358-2308
or
Dad’s Club Aquatic and Fitness Center
1006 Voss Road, Houston 77055
713-461-8577

When: (Kingwood) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. Two sessions per day (please select one) (Dad’s) Saturdays, 10-noon or 1-3 p.m.
Two sessions per day (please select one)
Pick one of the following dates: (Kingwood) January 8, February 12, March 19, April 16
(Dad’s) January 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14

Bring: Permission slip (F-204) and medical form (F-185), swim suit, towel, and a T-shirt. Make sure your emergency contacts are available on the day of the class.

Min./Max.: 5/25

Cost: $10

Register: Use Program Registration Form.
Please list all participants on the form.

Event Code: 10-56-11-6240

Deadline: Three weeks prior to the event

Contact: Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or e-mail at sboyd@sjgs.org
Note: Adults should stay at the site as the class may end early depending on the number of participants.