Description

Mile Swim

Wide Letters Gauze back

Small Seahorse

Mint

Mile Swim; Worn by Scouts and Scouter that completed all the requirement for this award in in swimming one mile and is worn a swim suit or jacket.

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides the nation’s youth program of character development and leadership training. A program helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization membership is composed of approximately 2.2 million youth between the ages of 5 and 21. And approximately 800,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories.

Since its inception in 1910, more than 130 million young youth have participated in the BSA’s youth programs. More than 35 million adult volunteers have helped carry out the BSA’s mission.

For over 100 years, the BSA program has helped create generations of leaders and outstanding citizens. Achieved by allowing all youth to explore their interests, and serve their communities. Also discovering their talents through youth-led activities like hiking, camping, and volunteering.

For more information about and about the opportunities for youth and Adults in the National Council go to; Scouting USA/

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