Camp Administration 101: Guidelines For Swimming
Campers swimming and engaging in other water activities with friends can be the highlight of the summer. However, swimming is also dangerous and should be taken seriously
24-Hour Swim-A-Thon
Whether you’re a camper, staff member, family of either or a part of the larger community, there is a multitude of lessons to be learned from the camping experience. Perhaps the most powerful lesson a
Testing The Waters
Dear Camp Director:
“I am sending you my most precious possession, my child. For the next two weeks, my son's health and safety will be placed in the hands of a complete stranger at your camp.
Get Up And Get Moving
Kids come to camp looking for excitement and adventure. There’s no better way to pique their interest than to get their bodies moving.
The Aquatic Art
Formerly, the term “aquatic” in organized camping meant teaching swimming and boating—period.
The H2 Whoa Zone
Some of the most creative and surprising solutions evolve from the most nerve-wracking situations. Such is the story of Camp Crosley YMCA’s Whoa Zone, a recreational pond/wake cable park that now plays a
Offer Swim Lessons
“We don’t offer swim lessons because… We don’t have any experience running a lesson program. We don’t have any instructors.”