After a long very warm afternoon of unloading, setting up camp we were looking forward to the opportunity to take a dip in the lake. But it is not always that easy. We had to go through an orientation, Then instructions on what we had to do to complete the test. 75 yards (three laps) of any stroke you wish on your stomach (crawl, breast stroke, side stroke but no butterfly) and then 25 yards of a resting backstroke, which is like a slow breaststroke on your back. Once you completed the laps you had to demonstrate you could float. The passing of this test determined your ability to take the Swimming Merit Badge or any other water interacting badge, sailing, lifesaving etc.
Even the Old Goats had to take the test as you will see.
These pictures were taken by Mr. Barry Metcaff.
Lining up for the instructions on rules of the waterfront.
Receiving the next set of instructions.
In line to begin the swim
Hoping to get to try out the blob or the Iceberg climing object.
Waiting to receive our "Buddy Tag" which you must give the lifeguard when entering the waterfront.
Here is where they reside when not swimming.
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