The Boy Scouts of America outdoor program offers many exciting opportunities in aquatic sports.   Many troops participate in several aquatic programs each year including waterfront free swim, canoeing, whitewater rafting, motor boating and waterskiing. 

 Lake Ini-To Boathouse, Lawhorn Scouting Base

The basic underlying participating requirement for all of these activities is that the Scout and Adult must have their swim ability level identified to your troop leadership to support the Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat programs.  Each troop should conduct a swim test at a local pool or at summer camp.  Each member of the troop is rated either a non-swimmer, a beginner, or a swimmer.  This official test result remains valid for one year, unless upgraded or downgraded by a BSA or Red Cross certified lifeguard.

• Aquatic Safety  BSA Guide to Safe Scouting
• Canoeing, Lifesaving, Motor Boating, Rowing, Small-boat Sailing, Swimming, Water Sports, Whitewater Merit Badges
• BSA Lifeguard
• Boardsailing, BSA Award
• Kayaking, BSA  Award
• Mile Swim, BSA   Award
• Scuba, BSA  Award
• Snorkeling, BSA  Award