Are campers tested to determine their level of swimming ability before participating in aquatic activities? Are non-swimmers kept in water less than chest deep?
Yes, the campers are tested on their level of swimming on the day they arrive at camp. If the camper passes the NYS Health Department test requirements, which includes swimming the full length of the pool and then, after a 1 minute rest treads water for 45 seconds. The camper then receives a neon-colored bracelet to be worn when swimming in the deep-end. If the camper does not have a bracelet on their wrist then the camper will only be permitted in the shallow end of the pool.
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