AOL Swimming Safely

Before the meeting: 

1. Review Scouting America Safety Afloat guidelines 
2. Print two copies of the Safety Afloat Review found in Additional Resources. Keep one for a key. Cut out each of the labels on the second copy. 
3. On a flat surface, lay out the cards in no particular order.  

​​​During the meeting: 

1. Share with Cub Scouts that they are preparing to participate in a paddle craft Adventure. Tell them that safety on the water is extremely important. When boating during a Scouting activity, we follow the nine parts of Safety Afloat. Today we will be discussing Safety Afloat. 
2. Point out the cards on the table. Their job is to work together and put the name of the Safety Afloat guideline with the description.  
3. Give Cub Scouts time to complete the task.  
4. Once all the cards are place, check to see if they are correct. If not, ask them to review and see if they can figure out their mistake. 
5. After the activity is completed, review each of the nine points and allow time for Cub Scouts to ask questions to ensure they understand the guidelines.