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BSA Swim Test

See the BSA swim test guidelines for complete requirements.

Beginner: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.

Swimmer: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl. Then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

Anyone who has not completed either the beginner or swimmer test is classified as a non-swimmer.

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Admin & Training

Policies & Guidelines

Scout Troop 260 operates in accordance with BSA policies, applicable laws, and best practices for Scouting and youth organizations.

Where BSA policies allow for Troop discretion or additional clarification, we have developed guidelines to explain our approach.

Covid-19 Policy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Troop developed guidelines for safely continuing Scouting activities. The policy is retained here for reference.

Covid-19 Policy

Guidelines on Active Participation

Many ranks include a requirement to be “active in your Troop.” These guidelines explain how the Troop 260 Committee interprets and applies this requirement.

Guidelines on being active

Two-Deep Email Communication

In accordance with Scouts BSA youth protection guidelines, 2deep@troop260.org should be copied on all email communications between adults and youth.

Use of Images & Recordings

Photos, videos, and other media featuring our Scouts and leaders may be shared through electronic platforms, including the Troop website and social media. We take the privacy and safety of our Scouts seriously and have established guidelines for how this media is captured and shared.

Our policy is based on relevant BSA policies and guidelines and includes three key principles:

#1: Any media captured must comply with Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Guide to Safe Scouting at the time it is captured. Media that does not comply must be immediately deleted.

#2: Media may be shared and published through electronic platforms, such as the Troop website and social media.

#3: Names and other personally identifiable information of Scouts will not be directly associated with media that includes them.

    View the full policy, including with references and supporting information.

    FAQ: Girls Joining Troop 260

    Troop 260 welcomes girls and maintains opportunities for girls to participate in Scouting within the Troop. Families who have questions about joining or participating are encouraged to contact the Troop Committee Chair or Scoutmaster.

    View the latest version of the FAQs

    Routes

    A collection of our backpacking and canoeing routes for reuse, inspiration, and sharing.

    Backpacking & Hiking Routes

    Canoeing Routes

    • Route information coming soon!

    Virtual Scouting

    This section contains archived resources from our COVID-19 virtual scouting program. These materials are no longer part of our current programming but are retained here for reference.

    See our archived virtual scouting page for additional information.