Safe Swim Defense

Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat Training

Most accidents in aquatic activities are caused by the lack of adult supervision and discipline. Almost every accidental drowning can be attributed to the violation of one or more safe swim defenses.

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat are required courses for your unit to participate in ANY aquatic activity. This training is offered to any registered adult leader, and is appropriate for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturing or Explorer Leaders.

Please complete the registration form and send to the Council Service Center.

The training fee for this class has been eliminated. Patches will be sold separately.

For more information about the classes, contact Barbara Bross at our Florham Park Service Center, 973-765-9322 x222.  Classes will also be held at the University of Scouting in October, however, a separate registration form will be required. More information can be found at our Do It Online page.


Facilitators wishing to conduct their own training should request a kit. Please see Facilitator flyer for more information