Swim badges are an exciting part of Red Cross Swim Lessons. When children are recognized for mastering swimming and water skills in their current Red Cross Swim level and earn a swim badge – it's something worth celebrating! We encourage you to celebrate your child’s accomplishment by giving this meaningful item the place it deserves. Check out 5 DIY ways you can keep swim badges as mementos.
For these simple DIY mementos, you will need a short supply list. Many of these things you can find right in your home:
- Backpack or bag
- Craft fabric glue
- Photo frame
- Swimming related quote – hand written or printed
- Glue stick
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Scrapbook paper
- Scotch tape
- Stickers of your choice
- Bucket hat
- Multi-photo frame
Check out this fun video for steps on how to incorporate swim badges into keepsake items:
- Include your child in the creation of this keepsake
- Have fun
- Be creative
- Show it off – share your memento with your friends and family on social media. Don't forget to tag @redcrosscanada!