Task · part of 1. Know the dangers before you get in
1(a). Review Safe Swim Defense with your counselor
Required
How the guidelines anticipate and deal with the situations people actually drown in: unfenced residential pools, non-swimmers reaching deep water, risky behaviour, medical conditions and the rest.
Where this step comes from
- Swimming Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 1(a)