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Aquatics

Troop 605 offers a variety of aquatic sports through a combination of merit badges and awards. Key programs include Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rowing Merit Badges and awards such as Scuba BSA, Snorkeling BSA, Boardsailing BSA, and Whitewater Rafting Award. A variety of activities throughout the year promote swimming and watercraft skills while emphasizing safety, which is guided by the "Safe Swim Defense" and "Safety Afloat" programs.

Merit Badge Courses

The aquatic merit badges the Troop recently worked on include Canoeing, Kayaking, Motorboating, Rowing, Small-Boat Sailing, Swimming, Whitewater, Scuba Diving, Lifesaving, and Water Sports. Augmenting the instruction that takes place at summer camp, the Troop loves getting out on the water, especially on Oregon's rivers, lakes and coast.

Canoeing MB

Kayaking MB

Rowing MB

Sailing MB

Aquatic Awards

Aquatic awards are designed to introduce Scouts to specific aquatic activities and are earned by completing required training, safety, and skills, after passing the BSA swimmer test. They are a perfect way to promote fitness and fun awards to earn for Scouts and Adults alike.

Mile Swim BSA

Mile Swim BSA is an award that recognizes those who swim a mile. To earn it, participants must complete training under a qualified instructor, pre-qualify for the distance by demonstrating their ability, and then successfully swim a mile over an approved course.

Kayaking BSA

Kayaking BSA is an award which includes learning basic kayaking skills and water safety for calm water activities.

Snorkeling BSA

Snorkeling BSA is an award for Scouts that teaches safe snorkeling skills, including using equipment, swimming with a buddy, and demonstrating advanced techniques like object recovery and survival floating.

Scuba BSA

Scuba BSA is an award that tests the basics of scuba diving through an introductory experience in a pool, but not a certification course. It covers skills like assembling equipment, breathing underwater, and clearing a mask, all taught by certified instructors.

Boardsailing BSA

Boardsailing BSA is an award for Scouts that introduces them to the basic skills, equipment, and safety precautions of boardsailing (also known as windsurfing).

Stand Up Paddle Board BSA

BSA stand up paddleboarding is a program for Scouts to earn an award by learning the basics of the sport, including equipment, safety, skills like paddling and self-rescue, and required aquatic and safety tests.

Whitewater BSA

Whitewater BSA is an award pertaining to safety and paddling skills for navigating turbulent river waters. To earn these, participants must learn about equipment, river hazards, and safety protocols, with the award requiring direct supervision by a professional guide.

Lifeguard BSA

Lifeguarding BSA is a professional-level lifeguard training program for those in Scouting working at aquatic facilities and programs, often including an American Red Cross certification as a component.

Programs and Events

Troop programs provide opportunities for everything from basic swimming and boating to advanced activities like scuba diving and kayaking, all while emphasizing safety through standardized training like Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.