This is a special event for Swimming and Lifesaving merit badges.

WHEN September 6, 2008
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
WHO Scouts from the Golden Arrow District.
WHERE Two locations:
1. Bellaire pool at 4500 Evergreen (map)
2. West University pool at 4130 Byron (map)
*Your Troop Advancement Chair will provide you with
the location of your class.
WHAT Scouts may take either Swimming merit badge of Lifesaving merit badge.
Each merit badge is a single class that lasts for the entire day.
COST $8 activity fee per Scout to cover registration,
entry fee for pool, insurance, and supply costs.
*Fee is due with registration to reserve space.
LUNCH Bring your own sack lunch. Drinks will be provided.
DRESS Come dressed for swimming. No scout uniform is required.
SWIMMING MB Reqmt #4 of Swimming MB requires the scout to jump into the water wearing long-sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, and shoes.
Each participant needs to bring these clothing items (the items will get wet). The pants and shirt will be removed in the water to serve as flotation devices, so tight knit fabric is best.
REGISTRATION Pre-registration is necessary and is accepted through Saturday, August 16.
Registration is through Olivia Fisher oyfisher99@aol.com. Scouts will be registered on a first come/first served basis. Registration form will be accepted only when filled out completely including signatures and fees.


RESTRICTIONS ON MERIT BADGES:

• Each scout should register for only classes that are appropriate for his age.

• For Troop 55's guidelines on when to take specific badges, click this link.
Please also note the restrictions stated on the list of merit badges offered.


REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

• To register, send the completed registration form and a check to our Registrar:

Olivia Fisher
3606 Tangley
Houston 77005
oyfisher99@aol.com

• The deadline for registration is August 16 .
Registration is first come/first served, so don't delay!

• Click to download General Information (PDF)

• Click to download Scout Registration Form (PDF)


Completing some of the requirements prior to the Fair:

• Scouts should use the forms at the following link as evidence
that some of the requirements have been completed prior to the classes:

• Forms for completed badge requirements