Scout Merit Badges
West Suburban YMCAGirl and Boy Scouts come to our pools to work on their water related goals. After completion of the goal, groups may stay for open swim. Minimum of 6 participants....
Girl and Boy Scouts come to our pools to work on their water related goals. After completion of the goal, groups may stay for open swim. Minimum of 6 participants....
Bring your BSA troop to our pools before they go to summer camp. We will test them for you. Minimum of 4 participants. Ages 9 and older.
"Individuals choosing this level may have a fear of the water, have very little to no swimming skills, and are ready to take the first step toward learning to swim....
"Stroke Development: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. Emphasis...
"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing...
"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit...