Swimming Do’s and Don’ts

Before the meeting:

1. Become familiar with Scouting America Safe Swim Defense. The Safe Swim Defense course is available at Scouting America Learn Center.
2. Set up meeting space for Cub Scouts to move around to play the game. Spread out games strips face down on a flat surface.
3. Print one copy of the Do’s and Don’ts Game Card. Tape to wall.
4. Print one copy of the Do’s and Don’ts Rules. Cut rules into individual strips.
5. Be able to access Do’s and Don’ts Key.

During the meeting:

1. Explain to Cub Scouts that they will be learning about swimming safely using Scouting America Safe Swim Defense rules. Ask them to open their handbooks to the Swimming Adventure. They will be using the information found in the handbook to correctly identify the rules of Safe Swim Defense.
2. Play Safe Swim Defense Dos and Don’ts game.
   • Have Cub Scouts take turns choosing a strip, reading it out loud to the group, and then choosing if it should be taped under the Do title or the Don’t title. They may use their handbook to help decide.
   • Use the Do’s and Don’ts Key to identify if the strip has been placed under the correct title.
   • Discuss the reason for the rule.