Category Archives: Aquatics

On Guard

Posted on March 5, 2013
Be on your toes when supervising lifeguards. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / sonofakinger

The possibility of a missing swimmer or drowning victim is one of the most stomach-churning thoughts of a camp administrator. Consequently, it is vitally important for lifeguards to have the proper tools, training, and supervision. Here are some key factors … Continue reading →

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Just Add Water

Posted on March 5, 2013
One way to grow a camp aquatics staff is to implement a training course for older campers. Photo Courtesy Of Scott Paulus

Any camp director can hire staff members and then provide lifeguard-, boating-, and swim-instruction certification prior to the start of the summer season. However, there are certain drawbacks to staffing a waterfront with newly certified staff members. Questions may arise … Continue reading →

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Wading Through Possibilities

Posted on March 4, 2013
Take time for proper planning before implementing a new waterfront activity. Photo Courtesy Of YMCA Camp Timbers

Your supervisor has just asked you to implement a new activity for the camp’s aquatic program. Excitement starts to build as you have been looking forward to this project for a long time. Will you bring in new sailboats? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Camp Aquatic Safety

Posted on March 4, 2013
Everyone loves being on the water! Make sure all of your staff are trained in aquatic safety. Photo Courtesy Of Falcon Camp

Whether the camp has a pool or a lake, most staff members will say the water is a favorite place for campers. After campers have been running around in the sun most of the day, the local watering hole is … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Slide!

Posted on January 7, 2013
You, too, can create a camp Slip 'N Slide. Photo Courtesy Of Kanakuk Kamps

What do 214 feet of pure, liquid awesomeness feel like when it’s 105 degrees outside and you’re zooming downhill with your arms stretched out like Superman, being sprayed by a hundred streaming water spouts and landing in a bodacious, cataclysmic … Continue reading →

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