ARC Lifeguard

This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout or adult leader to be a American Red Cross trained lifeguard. Participants are required to spend almost all of their time in the Aquatics area, including evening free swims. Scouts must be at least 15 years of age. Physical strength, stamina, strong swimming skills, and a great deal of written work is required, including three written tests.

ARC Lifeguarding and Waterfront Skills certifications are offered. The American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is included in this certification. Participants who successfully complete the week’s requirements will earn their certification. Participants will also go through the BSA Safe Swim Defense Course & Safety Afloat Course as part of the session.

ARC Lifeguard Recertification
Recertification of ARC Lifeguard is available for those with current certification or whose certification has expired within the past 30 days. Interested candidates should speak with the Aquatics Director during the Sunday check-in process.

NOTE: Candidates for recertification must provide current ARC Lifeguard and CPR certificates.
Fast Facts
Session Length All Day
Program Fee $65
Age Requirement 15
Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite 1: Swim 350 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Then swim 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.  

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet (consistent with the maximum water depth participants will train in) to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface. 

Prerequisite 3: Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface, and continue to swim another 5 yards. 

**Note that all these prerequisites/requirements will be done at camp as the session begins**

 

Inclement weather may require adjustments to training schedules and will be announced on a case-to-case basis.