Swimmer Stage 4 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 4 (updated Jan 25)
1. Learn about where to swim safely in different locations and find out about rescue equipment.
2. Take part in a warm up before getting in the pool.
3. Demonstrate how to get in and out of the water safely using two different methods of entry.
4. Swim confidently on your front for 25 metres without stopping.
5. Swim confidently on your back for 25 metres without stopping.
6. Swim 25 metres using either the breaststroke or butterfly swimming techniques.
7. Demonstrate the breaststroke leg movements whilst holding onto the side of the pool.
8. Swim 100 metres in a stroke of your choice.
9. Tread water for 30 seconds.
10. Swim in clothes for 10 metres.
11. Scull for 5 metres on your front or your back.