Salmon Run
Salmon Run, a Bear Elective Adventure
The Bear Cub Scout handbook says, “Did you know that nearly three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water? It is! If you want to explore a lot of the world, you have to go by boat or know how to swim. Grizzly bears are animals that know how to swim even though they live in the forest. They swim in ice-cold rivers to catch the salmon they eat. As a Bear Scout, you will get to go swimming, too — not to catch fish, but to have fun. In this Adventure, you’ll learn about swimming and boating and how to stay safe around the water.“
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
This elective Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements below OR passing the BSA swimmer test OR taking swimming lessons.
Requirements:
- With your den or an adult, identify the attributes of qualified adult supervision at a swimming activity.
- Learn the three swimming ability groups for the Boy Scouts of America and the water depths appropriate for each.
- Go swimming with your den, pack, or family for 30 minutes using the buddy system.
- Demonstrate the use of the buddy system, buddy checks, and ability groups with your den or an adult.
- Attempt the BSA beginner swim test.
- Demonstrate both a reach rescue and a throw rescue.
