Water-Supply Challenge
We all learned in school that two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only 3 percent of that is fresh water. And of that, only a fraction is available for human use; that is
A New Camp Every Week
A camp that began as an introduction to lifeguarding for kids too young to participate in our Junior Lifeguard program has now transformed into something much different. During a winter
Teaming Up To Prevent Sunburn
Nothing spoils a good time, and puts you at risk of skin cancer, quite like sunburn. At UV Skinz, it’s our goal to provide active families with clothing that will allow them to have fun outdoors
Waterplay Spray Pad Wins For Outstanding Design
Waterplay Solutions is excited to announce its spray pad at Splesj Water Park in the Netherlands was chosen as a 2015 Dream Design by Aquatics International Magazine.
Just Add Water
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.
Camp Aquatic Safety
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 a great place to cool off.
Wading Through Possibilities
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.
Choosing What Matters Most
Aquatic activities have always been a large part of my life. I was one of those kids that learned how to swim before I walked. Growing up, the worst days of summer were those when I had the dreaded
Make A Programming Splash
Dip in the pool at your park or camp becoming old hat? Inflatables eliciting ho-hums instead of squeals of delight? And the relay race is on!Why not make a big splash with a little friendly
Doubt It or Drill It?
This time of year, I’m in high gear. I’ll visit 22 camps in the 35 days between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Everyone needs a buddy at the pool and on the waterfront.The airport lounges, renta
Lifeguarding Essentials
As the summer draws to a close, remind your lifeguards and lookouts that laws, standards and rules help only when they are followed. My 25 years as a waterfront director have taught me the following
A Lifeguard’s Priorities
Here's a video from West Bend Mutual Insurance Company on how lifeguards should prioritize their duties.For more safety tips from West Bend, go to
Echockotee Dives In To Aquatics Camp
The Aquatics Camp at Camp Echockotee in Orange Park, Fla., is leaping in headfirst to educate campers as well as show them how much fun a little H2O can provide.