BSA Lifeguard
 Entrance to the Staff Area

BSA Lifeguard certification provides units with qualified individuals within their membership to act as qualified supervision for activities on or in the water. BSA Lifeguard is an all-day program, running all six merit badge periods and all 3 twilight sessions. It is a very rigorous, physically demanding week of swimming, rowing, and honing lifesaving skills.

* Participants must pass a practical and written test to earn BSA Lifegaurd certification.

* Participants should bring a long-sleeve button down shirt, long pants, and shoes that they do not mind getting wet

Requirements: Any Scout or Scouter, 14 years of age or completion of 8th grade
Prerequisites: Earn Lifesaving, Rowing, and Swimming merit badge (Adults must possess these skills);Obtain CPR and First Aid certification (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and National Safety Council are acceptable certifications)