While we offer myriad activities, swimming is emphasized on a daily basis. It is not only a life activity that provides decades of pleasure but it is a safety issue and a key to mastering so many other activities. Each and every camper is expected to learn to swim, or improve upon their current swimming ability, during their attending session. This consists of regular attendance at scheduled, skill and age specific, swim lessons and/or individualized one-on-one instruction during choice activity periods. Levels will coincide with the American Red Cross’s accepted levels. Throughout the summer there will be opportunities for campers to test their skills and endurance during various swimming challenges. Many swimmers will choose to have their learning culminate with a distance challenge around the island or around the lake. Some may get the opportunity to participate in our lifeguard training program.