How does the swim evaluation work?
To qualify as a blue (advanced) swimmer, campers must swim 6 lengths of the swimming area and tread water for 10 minutes. To qualify as a white (intermediate) swimmer, campers must swim 4 lengths of the swimming area and tread water for 5 minutes. Red swimmers are beginners or non-swimmers. One length of the swimming area (30 yards) is a little longer than one length of a swimming pool (25 yards). You must be a blue swimmer to participate in water skiing or sailing. Blue and white swimmers may use the boats and canoes. Staff members may take red swimmers out in the boats and canoes. Campers may re-take the swim test after a day’s practice. Join the Y and practice swimming before you go!
