Jonathan Caflun 3/10/22 Jonathan Caflun 3/10/22

On The Waterfront

The waterfront can be the most fun—yet dangerous—part of a summer camp. Whatever water elements camps have (i.e., pools, ponds, or lakes), water safety remains one of the biggest concerns for most directors.

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Waterfront Safety And Preparation

In 1981, I was the assistant waterfront director (AWD) at a camp that had nearly a mile of lakefront on Lake Lure in western North Carolina.

Bryan Buchko 11/19/20 Bryan Buchko 11/19/20

Be A Good Neighbor

Imagine the sounds of a peaceful lake in the mountains on a summer morning--the birds chirping, fish jumping out of the water for a bite to eat and splashing back in, and the spinning of a reel as

Bryan Buchko 5/1/20 Bryan Buchko 5/1/20

Jumping Wakes Or Puttering Around

Boating has been an essential and much-loved part of summer camp for decades, and continues to be a popular offering at traditional and specialty camps.

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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

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Flushing Out A Focal Point

Like most non-profits, our agency has learned to do more with less—to take what we have, mix it with the determination and creativity of our staff members and volunteers, and turn the impossible into reality.

Bryan Buchko 6/18/19 Bryan Buchko 6/18/19

On the Waterfront

There are two basic rules to follow when managing camp waterfront programs: Rule number one: Have Fun! Rule number two: Play Safe! The information below is designed to serve as a primer for those charged with the

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Skills Verification For Lifeguards

You wouldn’t hire a new staff member without an interview and references, so why would you rely on a lifeguarding certification without in-water skills verification? Because every camp waterfront is different,

Bryan Buchko 8/21/12 Bryan Buchko 8/21/12

Moving Water Instructor Course

Paddle Canada in Alberta, Canada, is offering an intermediate moving water instructor course Aug. 24-26. Take your canoe instruction skills to the next level.This intermediate canoe program course is

Bryan Buchko 8/19/12 Bryan Buchko 8/19/12

Safe Waterfront Lighting

It's a common occurrence: Dock owners put lighting on their docks, but neglect to properly wire the connections, exposing swimmers to electrical shock and possible drowning. Are your camp's dock