Waterfront
Welcome to the beautiful Crystal Lake, home of the best Aquatics program in all of Scouting! We are now utilizing both waterfronts at Tesomas and Hanna Venture Base. Swimming & Water Rescue, Paddle Craft Safey, Lifesaving, Sailing and Boardsailing all take place at Hanna. The rest of the activities including the 25’ trampoline are at the Tesomas waterfront. Both waterfronts will be open for swimming and boating during afternoon free time.
| Merit Badge | Prerequisites | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Canoeing (B) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Req. 2 (CPR) can be completed at home. |
| Fishing (C) | None | |
| LIFESAVING (B) | Be a swimmer (SR), Req. 1a (SR), Swimming MB (recommended) |
Req. 13 (CPR) can be completed at home. Must bring long pants, long sleeve shirt and belt for disrobe. Alternative to Emergency Preparedness. |
| Rowing (C) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Req. 2 (CPR) can be completed at home. |
| Smallboat Sailing (B) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Req. 1b (CPR) can be completed at home. |
| SWIMMING (C) | Be a swimmer (SR), Req. 3 (SR) |
Req. 2 (CPR) can be completed at home. Bring light pants & lightweight long sleeve shirt for clothes inflation. Alternative to Hiking or Cycling. |
| Activity | Prerequisites | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Boardsailing (B) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Not a Merit Badge |
| Instructional Swim | None | Not a Merit Badge |
| Kayaking (C) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Not a Merit Badge |
| Paddle Craft Safety (A) | Be a swimmer and 16 or older (SR). | Recommended for leaders to confidently supervise unit boating activities. |
| Swimming & Water Rescue (A) | Be a swimmer and 16 or older (SR). | Recommended for leaders to confidently supervise unit swimming activities. |
| Snorkeling (C) | Be a swimmer (SR) | Not a Merit Badge |
*See prerequisites for more information about prerequisites and levels of difficulties.
CAPS: Eagle Required. BOLD: New or returning to Tesomas. Italics: Revised reqs. for 2009.
CAPS: Eagle Required. BOLD: New or returning to Tesomas. Italics: Revised reqs. for 2009.
Special Notes of Attention
- You must pass the swimmers test in order to do any merit badge or activity badge offered at the Waterfront except fishing. Those not able to complete the swimmers test are welcome to attend instructional swim at 10:30 am or 2:00 pm Monday - Friday.
- Speak to a Waterfront staff member if you are interested in doing the mile swim award. You must commit to doing training every afternoon in order to do the mile swim on Friday.
