Merit Badge Fair - Fall 2011
This is a special event for Swimming and Lifesaving merit badges.
| WHEN: | September 10, 2011 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| WHO: | Scouts from the Golden Arrow District. |
| WHERE: | Two locations: 1. Bellaire pool at 4500 Evergreen 2. Lamar High School pool on Westheimer Contact your Troop Advancement Chair to determine which pool will be used for your class. |
| WHAT: | Scouts may take either Swimming merit
badge of Lifesaving merit badge. Each merit badge is a single class that lasts for the entire day. |
| COST: | $8 activity fee per Scout to cover registration,
entry fee for pool, insurance, and supply costs. Fee is due with registration to reserve space. |
| LUNCH: | Bring your own sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. |
| DRESS: | Come dressed for swimming. No scout uniform is required. |
| SWIMMING MB: | Reqmt #4 of Swimming MB requires the scout to jump into
the water wearing long-sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, and shoes. Each participant needs to bring these clothing items (the items will get wet). The pants and shirt will be removed in the water to serve as flotation devices, so tight knit fabric is best. |
| CLASSROOM SESSIONS: | In addition to the pool sessions on Saturday, Sept. 10, we will hold optional classroom sessions from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd, which is on the north side of Westheimer between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway. The sessions will be in Rooms L-10 and L-11 on the basement level of the administration building. The Sunday afternoon classroom sessions are optional, not mandatory, but all Scouts are encouraged to attend because it is difficult or impossible to complete all the "discuss" and "explain" requirements during the pool sessions. |
| SWIMMIMG ABILITY: |
Scouts and parents are reminded that Aquatics Day is for skills testing only.
There is not enough time (nor are there enough instructors) to try to teach a beginners' class or a remedial course or to have extended practice sessions. Aquatics Day should not be attended by any Scout who is not already a strong and confident swimmer and who knows the required first-aid knowledge, etc. Keep in mind that both the Swimming and Lifesaving merit badges are commonly earned at a week-long summer camp, with Scouts being in the water every day to practice the necessary skills. If a Scout is not already able to complete the skills tests without hesitation, he should not sign up for Aquatics Day. Before signing up, be sure to carefully read the Swimming skills requirements at http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb014.asp, or the Lifesaving skills requirements at http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb009.asp. |
| REGISTRATION: | Pre-registration is necessary and is accepted through Friday, September 2. Registration is through the Advancement Chair of your troop (see below). Scouts will be registered on a first come/first served basis. Registration will be accepted only when $8 fee is paid. |
| FURTHER INFO: | If you need further information, please contact your unit's Advancement Chair or call Mr. Chuck Guffey, the event chair, at 713-628-5519 (cell). |
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Scouts must register through their troop.
Contact the Advancement Chair of your troop.
Individual registrations will not be accepted.
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Scout Registration Form |
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Troop Registration Form |
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