BSA Lifeguard
BSA Lifeguard information and requirements - not a merit badge
*For those intending to earn BSA Lifeguard, contact Mr. Mike Leonard to review qualifications and pre-work. You will need to purchase the Red Cross Lifeguard Manual and read Chapters 1-6 and Chapter 11 prior to camp.
Note: You must bring a hard copy of this publication to camp.
To obtain this 300+ page publication, there are a few options:
- Purchase it from the American Red Cross ($32.00)
- Download from the American Red Cross (free, but you must print it)
Mile Swim BSA
Mile Swim information and requirements - not a merit badge
Prerequisites:
- Completion of the Swimming merit badge
- Proper physical fitness and ability level
Be Prepared to do four hours of training swims during camp (one hour per day maximum) under the supervision of a Waterfront staff member before attempting the Mile Swim. This can be earned more than once!
CODY PIONEER
- Attend Cody Pioneers weekend campout in June
- Attend camp for the first time
- Complete Trail to First Class requirements during Cody Pioneers period
- Camp overnight at Cody Meadows during camp week
CODY OUTPOST
- Earn First Class
- Earn the Swimming merit badge
- Earn one Natural Sciences merit badge
(Astronomy, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Nature, Soil and Water Conservation, or Weather) - Earn one High Adventure merit badge
(Archery, Climbing, Rifle Shooting, or Shotgun Shooting)
CODY MOUNTAINEER
- Earn Star
- Earn Cody Outpost
- Earn the Camping merit badge
- Earn the Cooking merit badge
- Earn one Aquatics merit badge
(Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Rowing, or Small Boat Sailing)
CODY RANGER
- Earn Life
- Earn Cody Mountaineer
- Earn the Pioneering merit badge
- Earn the Wilderness Survival merit badge
- Earn one Navigation merit badge
(Geocaching or Orienteering)
CODY EXPLORER
- Earn Eagle Scout
- Earn Cody Ranger
- Earn a second High Adventure merit badge
(Archery, Climbing, Rifle Shooting, or Shotgun Shooting) - Earn a second Natural Sciences merit badge
(Astronomy, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Nature, Soil and Water Conservation, or Weather) - Earn a second Aquatics merit badge
(Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Rowing, or Small Boat Sailing)