AOL Float with Confidence

Before the meeting: 

1. Locate a swimming area.   
2. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
3. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
4. Secure Qualified Supervision by an adult, 21 or older, who is trained in Scouting America Safety Afloat. Leadership is provided in ratios of one trained adult per 5 Cub Scouts. At least one leader must be trained in first aid that includes CPR. Any swimming done in conjunction with the activity must be within Scouting America Safe Swim Defense standards. 

During the meeting: 

1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
2. Explain to Cub Scouts they practice wearing a life jacket in the water.  
3. Have Cub Scouts jump feet first into water over their head while wearing a life jacket. 
4. Tell Cub Scouts to swim 25 feet wearing their life jacket. Swimming can be done on their back or front. 
5. Practice until everyone is able to jump into the water and swim 25 feet.