No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies.

Scouts must be able to attend all 3 sessions.

Note: Only prerequisite needed is a not from your Scoutmaster. Swimming Merit Badge completion is suggested for this clinic.

Uniform is not required, but Scouts will need a swimsuit and towel.

2019 Lifesaving Merit Badge (PDF)