Requirement

1. Know the dangers before you get in

Required

Two conversations, and they are the reason the rest of the badge is safe rather than merely signed off.

Note. Requirements 1 and 9 are conversations and are not behind the swimmer test. They are the sensible things to do while waiting for a test date.

What this is made of

1(a). Review Safe Swim Defense with your counselor
1(b). Health problems around water, and what to do

Where this step comes from

Swimming Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 1

Notes and warnings

What this is made of

Where this step comes from