Mile Swim BSA
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| - | The '''Mile Swim BSA Award''' patch is not worn on the uniform. It is an aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment. | + | The '''Mile Swim BSA Award''' is offered by many [[Boy Scout]] [[Summer Camps]] as a part of their aquatics program. The patch is not worn on the [[uniform]]. It is an aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment. |
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| + | *'''1-4: Swimming''' | ||
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| + | ==Related awards== | ||
| + | {{Aquatic Awards Links}} | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| - | *Unlike most merit badges or other awards, there is no limit to the amount of times a Scout or Scouter may earn this award. | + | *Unlike most merit badges or other awards, there is no limit to the amount of times a Scout or [[Scouter]] may earn this award. |
*Be sure you have the proper physical fitness and ability levels before attempting the swim. It is highly advised to complete the Swimming merit badge before attempting the Mile Swim Award. | *Be sure you have the proper physical fitness and ability levels before attempting the swim. It is highly advised to complete the Swimming merit badge before attempting the Mile Swim Award. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/miles.aspx Official Boy Scouts of America - Mile Swim BSA] | *[http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/miles.aspx Official Boy Scouts of America - Mile Swim BSA] | ||
| + | ;[[Guide to Safe Scouting]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#b Safe Swim Defense] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#c Classification of Swimming Ability] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#i Swimming Area] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#g Water Clarity] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#d Pool and Surf Swimming] | ||
| - | [[Category:Aquatic | + | [[Category: Aquatic opportunities for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers]] |
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The Mile Swim BSA Award is offered by many Boy Scout Summer Camps as a part of their aquatics program. The patch is not worn on the uniform. It is an aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment.
Mile Swim BSA award is required for the National Outdoor Badge for Aquatics.
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Mile Swim BSA award requirements | 
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Requirement resources
- 1-4: Swimming
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
Related awards
Aquatic-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Canoeing - Kayaking - Lifesaving - Motorboating - Rowing - Scuba Diving - Small-Boat Sailing - Swimming - Water Sports - Whitewater
- Boy Scouts ranks and awards: Second Class - First Class - BSA Lifeguard - Boardsailing BSA - Kayaking BSA - Mile Swim BSA - Scuba BSA - Snorkeling BSA - BSA Swim Test
- Venturing: Ranger Award electives: Lifesaving - Scuba - Watercraft; Sea Scout Bronze Award - Sea Scout Ranks: Apprentice - Ordinary - Able - Quartermaster
- Webelos Activity Badge: Aquanaut
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Cub Scout Swimming
Notes
- Unlike most merit badges or other awards, there is no limit to the amount of times a Scout or Scouter may earn this award.
- Be sure you have the proper physical fitness and ability levels before attempting the swim. It is highly advised to complete the Swimming merit badge before attempting the Mile Swim Award.
External links
- Safe Swim Defense
- Classification of Swimming Ability
- Swimming Area
- Water Clarity
- Pool and Surf Swimming
