The first class will not be as much in pool work but classes two and three
on the 13th and 27th will be mostly all in the water so we will be looking
for at least two adults that will help us out in the pool.

Would 2 parents please step up to volunteer to assist Mark and Cathy in the
pool on April 13 & 27?

Mr. Hotze, our Scoutmaster Emeritus, will offer a Troop 828 Swimming Merit Badge class in April. The swimming requirements for Second Class, First Class, and the Swimming Merit Badge can all be completed with three sessions in the pool in April and a classroom session sometime in May or June.

• The pool sessions will be held at the Sweetwater Country Club indoor pool on April 6th, 13th, and 27th. 
• Each session will start promptly at 5:30pm and end by 7:00pm.
• There is a $3.00 per session charge for use of the pool. 
• Scouts should wear a swim suit, a T-shirt, and shoes that can get wet.  Bring a towel and (optionally) goggles.
• Shoes or sandals are to be worn to and from the parking lot.
• No siblings--only SCOUTS are allowed because we cannot handle the liability.
• This is a great badge to get, especially if you're going to summer camp.  It is one of the Eagle-required merit badges.  Scouts must attend all sessions to get the merit badge.
• Some parental help will be needed at the pool sessions.
• The requirements for each rank should be reviewed in the handbook prior to the first meeting.  The merit badge requirements can be found in the swimming merit badge book (visit the Scout shop in Stafford) or online right here.
• Sign up at the April 2 troop meeting.