Dive into Scouting: Council Aquatics Courses.
Make a splash with the Council Aquatics Program! Whether you are a beginner swimmer building confidence, a Scout working toward Eagle rank advancement, or an adult leader ensuring safe water activities for your unit, our aquatics courses deliver high-quality instruction, essential life-saving skills, and fun in a safe environment
Featured Aquatics Courses & Services
Swimming Merit Badge Course
Build proper stroke mechanics, learn aquatic safety principles, and fulfill a key requirement for Eagle Scout. This hands-on course teaches Scouts fundamental water skills, stroke development, survival floating, and personal water safety.
Lifesaving Merit Badge Course
Take your water safety skills to the next level. The Lifesaving Merit Badge course prepares Scouts to respond effectively to water emergencies. Participants learn non-swimming rescues, swimming rescues, spinal injury management, and practical first aid techniques.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Swimming Merit Badge or passing the BSA Swimmer Test.
⏱️ Council Swim Tests & Classifications
Ensure your unit is ready for summer camp and water adventures! Our Council offers scheduled swim test opportunities so Scouts and adult leaders can complete their official BSA Swimmer, Beginner, or Non-Swimmer classifications prior to attending our Summer Camps.
Have Additional Questions?
Our Aquatics Team is here to support your Scouting unit with custom training needs, merit badge questions, or facility inquiries.
- Mike “Coach” Mannigrasso, Council Aquatics Chair
- Marjorie Ramirez, Council Camping & Program Specialist
- 📞 Phone: (732) 536-2347
- ✉️ Email: monmouth@scouting.org
