The Longhorn Council Aquatic school is a unique program for Boy Scouts 13-17 years of age, designed to develop teamwork, build character and confidence, and to provided highly trained aquatics resources for troop outings. Sid Richardson Scout Ranch July 7-13, 2002. Scoutmasters should consider encouraging several scouts to attend Aquatic School every year to assure a safe and enjoyable troop aquatics program.
Aquatic school is intense, demanding, and fun.
Each Boy Scout who completes Aquatic School will receive the patch and respect given to all Aquatic School graduates. Exceptional students may be chosen to serve as Anchorman, an honor bestowed on only the most outstanding candidates. Boy Scouts attending Aquatic School may earn Rowing, Canoeing, Swimming, and Lifesaving Merit Badges, BSA Lifeguard, BSA Snorkeling, BSA Mile Swim and learn how to teach non-swimmers, aquatic first aid and emergency procedures, and how to plan and organize troop swims and floats. Aquatic School has been the training ground for five decades of troop aquatic leaders since the first school at Worth Ranch in 1954. Paddles from the past schools are displayed on the wall of the dining halls at Worth Ranch and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.