SWIM PROGRAM 

Younger Gan (Pre-K - Kindergarten) 

 EXPLORERS:
Water activities at Olsen Spray Deck & Onsite 

Campers in our Explorers Division - Entering Pre K & K- Enjoy water activities twice a week at The Olsen Spray Deck and on-site water activities on the other days of the week. Explorer campers need water stuff including water shoes daily.

 

General Gan and Pioneers (1st - 8th Grades)

TRAILBLAZERS, VIKINGS & PIONEERS:
Swimming at the Wells Ave YMCA

Camp will be swimming at The Wells Ave YMCA, on Mondays, Tuesday (Pioneers do not swim on Tuesdays) & Wednesdays. Friday’s schedule includes on-site water activities. Campers need their swimming stuff daily- except for field trips that don’t include water-please follow the weekly schedule.

From Camp to the YMCA and back - Campers follow a walking trail through Saw Mill Brook Conservation in Oak Hill Park. Campers are required to wear their closed-toe athletic shoes to and from the pool.

All changing for swim takes place at camp and campers go to the pool with only their swimsuit, sneakers & towel. Poncho style towels are recommended for your camper’s comfort.

Safety

  • Lifeguards are at the pool during swim time.
  • All campers will be swim tested by the YMCA on their first day of camp
  • Any child who does not pass the swim test will be provided with a life jacket.

 

As per State law called "Christian's Law"; All "non swimmers" need to purchase & wear a type 3 coast guard approved personal floatation device. "Non-Swimmers" are classified as those who do not meet criteria for a Red Cross Level 3 swim rating - which is: Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.   

In an effort to use the time at camp most efficiently, we are encouraging  you to send your children in their bathing suits daily. We strongly recommend 2 piece bathing suits for the girls. Please make sure to include a full change of clothing (with underwear) in your child's backpack for after water/swim time.