Aquatics Training
Scouts love the water. Check out our available courses and training to take your Scouts on some aqua-based activities!
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Do you need training for a lifeguarding job this summer?
Scouting America Lifeguard is professional-level training that meets the requirements of government agencies for professional lifeguards at regulated swimming activities. This course includes American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding with CPR and First Aid certification in addition to Scouting America Lifeguard certification. Those who want to work the waterfront at any Scouting America summer camp need this training. The course includes 7 ½ hours of online pre-work that must be completed before the first class session. Online pre-work details are provided at the orientation session.
- When:
- April 18 4-6pm - Prerequisite swim test and orientation
- April 25 & 26 9am - 6pm
- May 2 & 3 9am-6pm
- Participants must attend all sessions.
- Where: St. Louis Community College, Physical Education Building, 5420 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
- Cost: $160
- Who: Any older youth (minimum age 15) or registered adult with strong swimming skills. We need a minimum of 4 registrations to hold a course. The courses are limited to 10 participants per course.
Download a training promotional flyer here.
BSA Aquatics Supervision Training
BSA Aquatics Supervision Swimming and Water Rescue
This hands-on performance-based training covers the skills needed for Safe Swim Defense at the unit level. The course fee includes a copy of Aquatics Supervision, the required textbook.
- When: Saturday, May 30 9am-4pm
- Where: Beaumont Scout Reservation
- Who: Must be able to complete Scouting America swimmer classification test, minimum age 15
Download a course overview here.
Scouting America Aquatics Supervision Paddle Craft Safety Basic
This hands-on performance-based training covers the skills needed for Safety Afloat at the unit level. The course fee includes a copy of Aquatics Supervision, the required textbook.
- When: Saturday, May 9 9am-3pm
- Where: Camp Lewallen, Silva MO
- Who: Minimum age 15
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Scouting America Aquatics Supervision Paddle Craft Safety River
This course builds on the Basic program to include moving water skills, as well as knowledge, needed for a unit leader to confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on moving water. Persons completing the training should be even better able to access their preparation to supervise paddle
craft activities in all water conditions.
- When: Sunday, May 10 9am-3pm
- Where: Camp Lewallen, Silva MO.
- Who: Minimum age 15
Pre-Camp Swim Classification Tests
Pre-Camp Swim Classification Tests
This is an opportunity for your unit to have your annual Scouting America swim classification check done under the supervision of GSLAC-approved aquatics personnel in a pool. A unit swim classification record will be issued by GSLAC Aquatics personnel to each unit showing each participant's swim classification (swimmer, beginner, non-swimmer). Although these swim tests take place before summer camp, the camp aquatics director will review or retest any scout or leader whose skills appear to be inconsistent with their classification.
When: May 2, 2026
Where: St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus Physical Education Building, 5420 Oakland Ave, St. Louis MO 63110
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Who: Registration by unit only, $5 per participant and 20 participants can be scheduled for each 30 min session. Minimum preregistration is 10 per unit. Smaller groups will be handled on a walk-in, pay-onsite, space available basis. The registration deadline is April 27.
Download a course overview here.
