SECOND CLASS SCOUT

7b. Demonstrate your ability to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, him sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place. The best way to learn to swim is by taking courses from qualified instruc- tors. Many Scout camps offer swimming classes. So do the Red Cross, YMCA, and other organizations, and there might be lessons at your neighborhood pool. Your Scout leaders can help you find the instruction you need.

SWIMMING STROKES

The best first swimming strokes for you to learn are the crawl strokes - the front crawl and the back crawl. These are strong swimming strokes using the flutter kick and the familiar rotating arm stroke. Particularly important is the rhythmic breathing used on the front crawl; you will not be a fast. strong, or confident swimmer until you are comfortable exhal- ing in the water and inhaling in rhythm with your stroke.