Dive In
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Dive In

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is a 5-day camp held in July at Kelley’s Island 4-H Camp in the Lake Erie Islands in Ohio. This camp is held through partnerships of Ohio State University Extension and organizations that offer aquatic education and water recreation.

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Ready, Set, Swim
Aquatics, Editor's Picks Jason Schaitz Aquatics, Editor's Picks Jason Schaitz

Ready, Set, Swim

Whether done on-site or on a trip, swimming can be one of the most challenging activities to host at camp. Not only does the environment have to be fun and engaging, but swimming must be done safely with large groups of kids—all of whom have varying swim levels.

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Evaluating Water Activities
Aquatics, Most Popular Fiona Scott Aquatics, Most Popular Fiona Scott

Evaluating Water Activities

Water is a staple of many camps. Yes, of course, camps provide and encourage drinking water throughout the heat of summer, but water also hosts a number of activities that allow campers to cool off, squeal with delight while playing with friends, and beam with pride while learning a new skill (or even brush up on an old one).

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Fear Detergent
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Fear Detergent

SOAP (Strategies to Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) and Water is for those afraid to go near or in water. It offers dry-land counseling and teaches strategies to overcome aquatic phobias for all ages in a

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24-Hour Swim-A-Thon
Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko

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

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Safeguarding Aquatic Facilities
Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko

Safeguarding Aquatic Facilities

The protection and safety of guests at aquatic facilities has gained recent attention with the passing of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 1721). President Bush signed this into law late in 2007 as the first federal pool and spa safety legislation.

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