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Slippery Falls Scout Ranch - BSA Mile Swim Award

Mile Swim
This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. There are four practices during the week leading up to the mile swim, scouts must attend at least three. The requirements are listed below.

1. Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.

2. Tell what precautions and procedures a swimmer and escort must follow for distance swimming over open water.

3. Under the supervision of a currently qualified aquatics instructor, BSA or equivalent, participate in 4 hours of training and preparation for distance swimming (1 hour a day maximum).

4. Swim 1 mile (1,600 meters) over an approved, measured course.