| The waterfront is staffed with fully qualified lifeguards under the direction of a BSA-certified Aquatics Director. This is one of the most popular areas in camp and features many activities in addition to its merit badge program. These activities include: |
| Troop Swims | Open Boating | Mile Swim | Snorkeling | Kayaking |
| Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | BSA Lifeguard | Waterdogs |
| All youth activities on or in Lake Arrowhead are restricted to times when the waterfront is staffed! |
| BADGE | MERIT BADGE SLOTS | PRE-CAMP PREREQUISITES | LOCATION | COMMENTS |
| BSA Lifeguard | several | CPR, must be age 14+ & a strong swimmer | Waterfront | Must attend Waterdog and afternoon swims |
| Canoeing | 1 | None | Waterfront | Must be a swimmer |
| Lifesaving | 2 | Swimming Merit Badge | Waterfront | Extra clothes (see requirement 7), low shoes, long pants, belt, long-sleeve button down shirt |
| Personal Fitness | 1 | 1, 8 | Waterfront | |
| Rowing | 1 | Must be a swimmer. | Waterfront | Must be a swimmer |
| Small-Boat Sailing | 2 | Must be a swimmer | Waterfront | Must be a swimmer |
| Swimming | 1 | Must be a swimmer | Waterfront | Must be a swimmer |