Aquatics Safety Reminder

With the outdoor season already in full swing, we would like to provide a friendly reminder that the risk of aquatic activities increases not only at summer camps but also during unit activities. Please check out the new Safe Swim Defense video which is available at www.myscouting.org on the e-learning site.

Unit leaders: please be sure that your Safe Swim Defense training is current (they are good for two years) and to use good judgement in planning aquatic activities. Most aquatic fatalities do not occur at summer camps, but on unit activities.

Unfortunately each year units have activities that end in injuries or fatalities due to not following these practices, so please make certain you are safe!

Please contact the Outdoor Program Team at [email protected] if you have any questions.