Every Boy Scout summer camp requires scouts to take a swim test to determine their swimming ability. Usually this test is done at the same time we’re trying to set up tents and get settled in our campsite. Tesomas gives us the option to have our older scouts (all except first-year scouts) tested prior to arriving at camp. After the swim test scouts are placed in one of three categories:

SWIMMER: Allows Scouts to swim in all swim areas and boat in open areas of the lake.

BEGINNER: Allows limited boating and swimming.

NON-SWIMMER: Permits wading, and boating only with qualified accompaniment.

The Riverside Swim Club has generously agreed to allow scouts to complete the tests under the supervision of their lifeguards. To be considered a “swimmer” scouts must be able to:

1. Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming.

2. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl.

3. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.

4. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and include at least one sharp turn.

5. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

Completing the swim test in advance will save a great deal of time on the first day at camp. Please sign up to take the swim test at one of the following three times:

Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, July 15, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m.