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AQUANAUT

Remember to treat each boy as an individual in his ability to swim. Some boys will be unable to swim or will be afraid of the water. The purpose of these requirements is for each boy to learn and to do his best, no matter what his swimming ability.

1. 
   Secure adequate facilities.
   
2. 
   Teach the Buddy system.
   
3. 
   Maintain good discipline.
   
4. 
   Follow pool rules.
   
5. 
   Teach rescue methods
   
6. 
   Use a qualified instructor (Check with a local troop).
   

Until you get to the pool, here are some activities that can be done at a meeting.

We all know that we should throw something (anything that floats or serves as a lifeline) to a person in trouble in the water. Often, things that float are not readily available. However, you can make your own set of life jugs and keep them handy when swimming or engaging in other activities near the water where someone might fall in.

To make one set of life jugs, you will need:

• 
  Two one-gallon plastic milk jugs with screw-on lids
  
• 
  One four foot rope
  
• 
  Poster board for a sign
  
• 
  A metal pole (works better than a wooden one)
  

Make a sign that explains how to use the life jugs. Put it on poster board or cardboard. If desired, cover with clear Con-tact paper to protect it from the elements. Attach the sign to the pole and hang the jugs on it (make sure the jugs are hung in such a way that it is easy for you to take them off).

Explain to the boys that the life jugs are a rescue tool and are not to be played with. Explain how they are used and demonstrate for the boys. Let the boys practice throwing them.

These jugs are the simplest of devices, but they work. They are inexpensive, easy to make, easy to see and grab, can be easily replaced if damaged, can even support an adult in the water, and are capable of saving lives.

This is an activity that can be done on dry land. Set up an area outdoors. Throw a weighted Styrofoam ring, attached to a rope, toward a target. Points are awarded for accuracy and distance. Points are deducted for hitting the target--you don’t want to render the drowning victim unconscious!

Match the phrase to the word that completes it:

1. 
   Secure adequate
   
2. 
   Teach the Buddy
   
3. 
   Maintain discipline
   
4. 
   Follow pool
   
5. 
   Teach rescue
   
6. 
   Have at least one lifeguard
   
7. 
   Everyone has had a
   
8. 
   . watch all the swimmers
   
9. 
   Be sure you have a swim area
   

1. 
   safe
   
2. 
   methods
   
3. 
   rules
   
4. 
   System
   
5. 
   qualified
   
6. 
   good
   
7. 
   facilities
   
8. 
   physical
   
9. 
   Lookouts
   
10. 
    Adult Supervision
    

Fill in the blank with DO or DON'T for each statement.

1. 
   __________ learn how to swim from a qualified instructor.
   
2. 
   __________ check with your buddy to see if he knows how to swim.
   
3. 
   __________ be a "show off" or bother others.
   
4. 
   __________ swim with a buddy.
   
5. 
   __________ dive into water without knowing its depth.
   
6. 
   __________ get out of the water when you are tired or cold.
   
7. 
   __________ swim alone.
   
8. 
   __________ beware of sunburn. Cover up and use sun screen.
   
9. 
   __________ dive into water without knowing what is under the water's surface