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Requirement · part of Any two elective Adventures

Bears Afloat

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Paddling a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, after passing the swimmer test.

Warning. Requirement 1 is passing the Scouting America swimmer test before attempting requirements 6 and 7. The page also requires everyone on the water, Cub Scouts and adults, to wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, and continuous qualified adult supervision. Adults leading it should complete Safety Afloat training on my.scouting.

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  1. Bears Afloat Adventure Requirements (Adventure page, last modified 2025-04-01) · The Adventure page: its requirements and the suggested activities for each.
  2. Bear Adventures (Cub Scout rank page) (Page last modified 2026-06-19), Elective Adventures · Listed as an elective Adventure for Bear.

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