# Swimming Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: Yes, as one choice in the fitness group
- Category: Sports
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/swimming/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Swimming.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/swimming/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/swimming/guide/index.md

Learn proper swimming strokes, water rescue techniques, and diving skills. Master lifesaving methods to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.