Swimmer Stage 2 Activity Badge
With plenty of practice and a little confidence, gain a swimmer stage badge as you learn to swim with speed and an expert stroke.
At Scouts we're updating the requirements to earn the Swimmer Activity Badges.
How to earn the Swimmer Activity Badge - Stage 2 (updated Jan 25)
1. Learn about where to swim safely in different locations and find out some safety rules for a swimming pool.
2. Take part in a warm up before getting in the pool.
3. Demonstrate how to get in and out of the water safely without support.
4. Swim 10 metres on your front, with or without support.
5. Swim 10 metres on your back, with or without support.
6. Perform a log roll of at least 180 degrees in the water, either on your front or on your back.
7. Show a push and glide into the middle of the pool on both your front and your back.
8. Retrieve a floating object, starting from the side of the pool, with your face submerged in the water.
9. Float on your front and then your back and hold for at least 5 seconds.