Blazing a New Trail – BSA Abraham Lincoln Council

Boys Scouts are invited to participate in a winter program to improve thier swimming and lifesaving skills, and to attempt completion of Swimming Requirements for 2nd class or 1st class, Swimming Merit Badge or Lifesaving Merit Badge depending on their ability.

If a Scout is unsure of his swimming ability, he should sign up for the beginner's class. The instructor may upgrade Scouts to a more appropriate level during the first week.

Session 1- Beginner's 1:
Learn to float, jump in water over their head, swim 25 feet with the basic front crawl or backstroke.Be ready to go on time.Time: 6:15-7:15pm

Session 1- 2nd Class: FULL
Complete 2nd class requirements, including safe swim defense, reach and throw rescues, jump in water over their head, swim 25 feet, turn and return to start.Know how to swim and be able to jump into water over their head.Time: 6:15-7:15pm

Session 1- Swimming Merit Badge:
Complete the Swimming Merit Badge requirements; become a more confident swimmer.Must have completed 2nd and 1st class swimming requirements;know basic strokes; bring signed merit badge card.Time: 5:30-7:15pm

Session 2- Beginner's 2:
Continue to learn to float, jump in water over their head, swim 25 feet with the basic front crawl or backstroke.Be ready to go on time.Time: 5:45- 6:30p.m.

Session 2- 1st Class: FULL
Complete swimmer test (75 yards with strong forward stroke, 25 yards with elementary stroke), safety afloat, basic rescues.Must have completed 2nd class swimming requirements. Time: 6:15-7:15p.m.

Session 2- Lifesaving Merit Badge:
Complete Lifesaving Merit Badge requirements; become a confident lifesaver.Must have completed Swimming Merit Badge; bring signed merit badge application for lifesaving. Time: 5:30-7:15pm

Boy Scout Winter Swimming Program

(DATE CHANGES)

Session 1: January 21 - February 18, 2012

Session 2: February 25 - March 24, 2012

Klondike Derby

January 27-28, 2012

Venturing/Exploring Recognition Dinner

February 4, 2012

Eagle Recognition Banquet

Monday, February 27, 2012

First Aid Meet

Saturday, February 25, 2021

Council Recognition Dinner

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

St. John's Lutheran Church

2477 W. Washington, Springfield, IL

Additional information and registration coming soon.

Check our calendar for other council and district events.

Contact the council office at AskAbe@Scouting.org or 529-2727 to find out more about:

Fundraising Opportunity - Your unit can sell tickets and keep a portion of the sale.
Volunteer - Service hour opportunity for individual scouts or units.
Eat - Tickets are available at the council office.
Advertise - Place an ad on the event placemat.
Promote - Help promote the event at work, school and church.

Download a flyer to post by clicking here.

Lincoln Pilgrimage 2012

Mark your calendars now! Scheduled for April 29, 2012, the Lincoln Pilgrimage has become the largest, one day, annual Scouting event in the country.

In addition, many take advantage of the journey to Springfield and take part in a host of activities held throughout the weekend. We welcome members of the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts USA of all ages.

Come, camp with us and enjoy a trip back in history, as well as Scouting Fellowship, as we pay tribute to America’s greatest president, Abraham Lincoln.

Click here for additional information.