Swimmer — Stage 2 badge
Cub Scout proficiency badge

Swimmer Stage 2

Tread water, surface dive, float and swim in a shirt and shorts, then swim 50 metres from a racing start for Swimmer Stage 2.

  • Stage 2 of 3
  • Syllabus page 21

What you need to do

  1. Wearing a light shirt and shorts:

    1. Tread water for 1 minute in a vertical position.
    2. A surface dive to touch the bottom with both hands in at least shoulder depth.
    3. Float for 3 minutes.
    4. Swim 30 meters any style and return in a different stroke.
  2. Commencing with a racing start swim 50 meters.
  3. Demonstrate correct signal for help.