The lake at Wente is effectionaly known as “Lake Winawa” and was named in 1977 at the same time the Kaliama trail was developed. The warm water of our 80-acre lake is good for swimming and boating. Your Scouts are guaranteed to have a good time! Refer to the current Leader’s Guides for times on all waterfront activities. Mile Swim BSA: Scouts need to be in good physical shape to complete the rigorous requirements of this activity. Before swimming the mile, all participants must attend four training sessions. Each swimmer must bring a rower and spotter to accompany him. Visit the waterfront Staff Monday morning for more information on the early morning mile swim. Snorkeling BSA: This patch is a chance to experience the lake in a whole new way. By exploring under its surface, you may happen upon the Narwhal. BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding:

Due

to

limited

equipment,

class

size

is

5

Youth

only.

The

BSA

Stand

Up

Paddle-boarding

award

introduces

Scouts

to

the

basics

of

stand

up

paddle

boarding

(SUP)

on

the

lake

including

skills,

equipment,

self

rescue,

and

safety

precautions.

This

patch

also

encourages

Scouts

to

develop

paddling

skills

that

promote

fitness

and

safe

aquatics

recreation.

Swim Instruction:

Scouts

needing

extra

help

with

swimming

skills

can

get

it

from

the

Trained

Waterfront

Staff. Just talk to the Director to find a time that works!

The Wente Wooly Wash: Early in the morning as the tulle fog rises off the lake, the Wooly will, at times, comes down for a dip. Come down for a morning swim and you may even see this elusive beast! Attend any three mornings and become a member of the Wente Wooly Club. Wente Wooly Wash patches are available for purchase in the Trading Post. Merit Badge Information: Must pass BSA Swimmers test to participate in ALL waterfront Merit Badges.