Rowing
Merit badge · Aquatics · 2027
Draft: may still change
Rowing, the use of oars to propel a boat, has grown from a basic method of transportation into a competitive sport and an enjoyable way to exercise. Rowing is a physically demanding merit badge and takes a good deal of stamina to complete the swamping drills.
- Class size
- 10
- Fee
- No extra fee
- Ages
- All Scouts
When it meets
Offered 2 times each week. Pick one.
- Session 2Monday to Thursday, 10:30 to 11:45Add to my plan: Session 2
- Session 4Monday to Thursday, 3:00 to 4:15Add to my plan: Session 4
Getting ready
Swim test
Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday. Not sure your Scout will pass? Test before camp, so classes can be changed before you arrive.
What to upload if you test at home
A Scout who hasn't passed it can't take the class.
Read the Rowing merit badge requirements on scouting.org.
Signing up
Your unit leader registers each Scout for classes in MyCouncil when your week's registration opens in late April. Classes fill up, so list a second and third choice for each session.
