WARDS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR…….
v 3RD
and 4th level over night camping.
v Secret
Sisters 4 days.
v Food
for pre-certification. (More information
about this given later.)
v Monday
August 3rd breakfast and lunch will need to be brought by each young
women and leader. There will be multiple
stops on the way and girls can purchase snacks or they can pack their own. Water is only allowed on the bus. No gum, or taffy like candy allowed that can
damage any of the seats of the bus.
Please be aware of what your young women are bringing. (We are paying a $250 deposit for each bus to
be allowed to eat and drink. If there
are any messes we will not get our money back.)
Stress this to your young women.
v Saturday
August 8th breakfast will be provided. Young women will be packing their lunch
Friday for the ride home. (Snacks will
be provided but they can also purchase their own at stops.)
v Young
women will need to have taken the BSA swimmers test. This information is located on the camp blog
v Fund
raising by the wards need to include $150 for each leader attending camp. (2 leaders need to attend.)
v Like
last year all young women will be in levels and not wards.
v Crafts
will be different this year. They will
be taught by leaders and we will be holding a meeting on May 2nd at the
Stake Center to learn the craft before going to camp.
v I will
be assigning each leader their position as soon and I know who is going to
camp. Please be aware that our speakers
will be drawn upon from our leaders!
v Please
make an emergency contact list with your leaders numbers for the parents of
your young women. Young women will NOT
be allowed to bring their cell phones at all.
Stress this to your parents.
v All
medical forms must be notarized and turned in by May 1st along with
the money…..NO EXCEPTIONS. These will be
offered at the February 8th meeting.
v Please
let me know if there are any special dietary needs for any of the young women
or leaders attending camp.
v Each
leader will need to have a hole puncher to carry with them during camp.
BSA Swim Test
Requirements
o
Jump in feet first into water over the head, level
off and begin swimming.
o
Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more
of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim for 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
o
The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must
include at least one sharp turn.
o
Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest
when exhausted.
Beginner
o
Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and
begin swimming.
o
Swim 25 feet on the surface.
o
Stop, turn, and resume swimming back to the starting place.
Non-Swimmer
o
Did not complete either of the swimming tests.
Swimming Requirements
(Also taken from BSA)
1.
Qualified Supervision
§ All swimming activity
must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who
understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety
of youth members in his or her care, who is experienced in the water and
confident of his or her ability to respond in the event of an emergency, and
who is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points of BSA Safe
Swim Defense. (It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one
adult or older youth member currently trained as a BSA Lifeguard to assist in
the planning and conduct of all swimming activity.)
2.
Physical Fitness
§ Require evidence of
fitness for swimming activity with a complete health history from physician,
parent, or legal guardian. The adult supervisor should adjust all supervision,
discipline, and protection to anticipate any potential risks associated with
individual health conditions. In the event of any significant health
conditions, an examination by a physician should be required by the adult
supervisor. Those with physical disabilities can enjoy and benefit from
aquatics if the disabilities are known and necessary precautions are taken.
3.
Safe Area
§ When swimming in
areas not regularly maintained and used for swimming activity, have lifeguards
and swimmers systematically examine the bottom of the swimming area to
determine varying depths, currents, deep holes, rocks, and stumps. Mark off the
area for three groups: not more than 3 1/2 feet deep for nonswimmers; from
shallow water to just over the head for beginners; deep water not over 12 feet
for swimmers. A participant should not be permitted to swim in an area where he
cannot readily recover and maintain his footing, or cannot maintain his
position on the water, because of swimming ability or water flow. When setting
up a safe swimming area in natural waters, use poles stuck in the bottom, or
plastic bottles, balloons, or sticks attached to rock anchors with twine for
boundary markers. Enclose nonswimmer and beginner areas with buoy lines (twine
and floats) between markers. Mark the outer bounds of the swimmer's area with
floats. Be sure that clear-water depth is at least 7 feet before allowing
anyone to dive into the water. Diving is prohibited from any height more than
40 inches above the water surface; feet-first entry is prohibited from more
than 60 inches above the water. For any entry from more than 18 inches above
the water surface, clear-water depth must be 10 to 12 feet. Only surface
swimming is permitted in turbid water. Swimming is not permitted in water more
than 12 feet deep, in turbid water where poor visibility and depth would
interfere with emergency recognition or prompt rescue, or in whitewater, unless
all participants wear appropriate personal flotation devices and the supervisor
determines that swimming with personal flotation equipment is safe under the
circumstances.
4.
Lifeguards on Duty
§ Swim only where there
are lifeguards on duty. For unit swims in areas where lifeguards are not
provided by others, the supervisor should designate two capable swimmers as
lifeguards. Station them ashore, equipped with a lifeline (a 100-foot length of
3/8-inch nylon cord). In an emergency, one carries out the line; the other
feeds it out from shore, then pulls in his partner and the person being helped.
In addition, if a boat is available, have two people, preferably capable
swimmers, take it out?one rowing and the other equipped with a 10-foot pole or
extra oar. Provide one guard for every 10 people in the water, and adjust the
number and positioning of guards as needed to protect the particular area and
activity.
5.
Lookout
§ Station a lookout on
the shore where it is possible to see and hear everything in all areas. The
lookout may be the adult in charge of the swim and may give the buddy signals.
6.
Ability Groups
§ Divide into three
ability groups: Nonswimmers, beginners, and swimmers. Keep each group in its
own area. Nonswimmers have not passed a swimming test. Beginners must pass this
test: jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet
on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before and return to the
starting place. Swimmers must pass this test: jump feet first into water over
the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or
more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl;
then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be
completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.
After completing the swim, rest by floating. These classification tests should
be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season.
7.
Buddy System
§ Pair every youth with
another in the same ability group. Buddies check in and out of the swimming
area together. Emphasize that each buddy lifeguards his buddy. Check everyone
in the water about every 10 minutes, or as needed to keep the buddies together.
The adult in charge signals for a buddy check with a single blast of a whistle
or ring of a bell, and call "Buddies!" The adult counts slowly to 10
while buddies join and raise hands and remain still and silent. Guards check
all areas, count the pairs, and compare the total with the number known to be
in the water. Signal two blasts or bells to resume swimming. Signal three
blasts or bells for checkout.
8.
Discipline
§ Be sure everyone
understands and agrees that swimming is allowed only with proper supervision
and use of the complete Safe Swim Defense. The applicable rules should be
presented and learned prior to the outing, and should be reviewed for all
participants at the water's edge just before the swimming activity begins.
Scouts should respect and follow all directions and rules of the adult
supervisor. When people know the reason for rules and procedures they are more
likely to follow them. Be strict and fair, showing no favoritism.
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