Swim Merit Badge Session #2

TO:  ALL T26 SCOUTS AND ADULTSFROM:  Nancy Schley, ASMPlease read carefully: This is for THOSE WHO HAVE TAKEN THEIR SWIM TEST.1.     Swim Testing was offered on these dates:Saturday, May 30, 11:30 am at Rancho Alegre. -Swimming Merit Badge starts right after swim tests.Sunday, May 31, 12 noon at Ranch Alegre.You MUST have taken your Swim Test in order to take the Merit Badge.2.     Swim Merit Badge will be offered over three sessions:a.     First Session:  Either May 30 or May 31.  Please note:  The session one requirements must have been done at Rancho Alegre, they cannot be done at the YMCA sessions.b.     Second Session:  June 3, 6:45pm – 8:30pm at the Santa Barbara YMCA.c.     Third Session:  June 10, 6:45pm – 8:30pm at the Santa Barbara YMCA.WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR THE MERIT BADGE:RSVP in the Calendar for the three sessions you will attend.Get approval (by email) from Mr. Hey, naming me as your MB counselor.Download or purchase the Swimming Merit Badge Handbook (I have 9 left to sell for $5 apiece, email me if you want one).Download the Swimming Merit Badge Workbook at http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/swimming.pdf.Before the first session, review these topics and complete these sections of the Workbook:  1a, 1b, and read and be prepared to practice water rescue methods (5a) and line rescue (5b) and survival floating (6b) and the HELP method (6c) and survival floating hypothermia (6d).  Use complete answers (3 or 4 sentences per answer) and legible writing for your Workbook entries!Essentials:  Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, shoes (for the hot pool deck) water, and snack.If you have questions, please contact me.Nancy Schley, ASM805-455-5784nancy@schleys.com