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session2 june18-june22 - the YMCA of Delaware

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HANBY POOL<br />

Every camper who attends camp at <strong>the</strong> Hanby Outdoor Center will have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to swim in <strong>the</strong> refreshing Olympic size swimming<br />

pool during <strong>the</strong>ir day at camp. Some campers take swimming lessons, while o<strong>the</strong>rs will enjoy free swim. Every child will have <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />

to swim in <strong>the</strong> afternoon and cool <strong>of</strong>f from a fun day at camp<br />

At <strong>the</strong> Brandywine Y, we take <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>of</strong> our<br />

aquatic facility very seriously. Swimming lessons are taught<br />

by licensed guards. The pool is guarded by lifeguards who attend<br />

weekly in-service training to maintain <strong>the</strong>ir skills in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong><br />

an emergency. During free swims, we have lifeguards<br />

managing <strong>the</strong> pool in addition to support from camp counselors<br />

and supervisors. Each camper has <strong>the</strong>ir skills assessed on <strong>the</strong><br />

first day <strong>of</strong> each session to determine <strong>the</strong>ir swimming level<br />

and are assigned a bracelet based on his/her skills.<br />

Once everyone knows <strong>the</strong> rules <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pool and we have assessed<br />

everyone’s skills, <strong>the</strong> FUN BEGINS and does not end until <strong>the</strong> end<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> camp season in August.<br />

THE OUTDOOR POOL IS OPEN TO MEMBERS<br />

Monday through Friday 1:15 – 8:00 pm<br />

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm<br />

Please be aware that Monday-Friday <strong>the</strong>re will be times you will be sharing <strong>the</strong> pool with <strong>the</strong> campers.<br />

THE SLIDE IS A HIGHLIGHT<br />

OF OUR OUTDOOR POOL.<br />

In order to go down <strong>the</strong> slide during <strong>the</strong> camp<br />

day, campers will be asked to take a test. While this can be<br />

a little scary for some but it is necessary to ensure <strong>the</strong> safety<br />

<strong>of</strong> anyone going down <strong>the</strong> slide. The slide does have a current,<br />

and we need to make sure that every person using <strong>the</strong> slide<br />

is a strong swimmer.<br />

Before using <strong>the</strong> slide, each camper will be asked to<br />

• jump into 5 feet <strong>of</strong> water<br />

• swim <strong>the</strong> length <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> pool<br />

• tread or float for 30 seconds<br />

After successful completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> swim test, <strong>the</strong> camper<br />

receives a green band and can use <strong>the</strong> slide!<br />

BRANDYWINE <strong>YMCA</strong> • Summer Day Camp 2012 • (302) 478-<strong>YMCA</strong> • www.ymcade.org 21

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