Are Water Sports In Camps Safe?

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• ARE WATER SPORTS IN CAMPS SAFE?

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• Water sports are a popular camp activity that
  offers many benefits to kids such as increased
  coordination, self-confidence and physical
  development.

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• While children just think they are having fun
  water skiing and wakeboarding, they are also
  engaging in exercise that will enhance their
  overall health.

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• As a parent, it is natural to be a little
  apprehensive about allowing your child to
  participate in water activities, yet camps take
  the following precautions to ensure that every
  participant is safe.

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SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY LESSONS
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• When a camp offers water sports as a recreational
  option, youngsters always begin by learning about
  basic water safety.

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• Camp counselors and instructors teach basic
  concepts such as how to enter and exit the water
  safely along with the importance of always being
  supervised by a competent adult.

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• Children will also take part in swimming lessons
  designed to make sure they have the skills they
  need to successfully participate in their
  preferred water sport.

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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
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• In every camp water sport program, ongoing
  instructor training is an essential part of the
  safety plan.

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• It is important to make sure that coaches are
  certified Lifesaving Society lifeguards who also
  have undergone first aid training.

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• They should also take part in training regarding
  the latest instructional techniques for working
  with kids of all ages and abilities.

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• With the combination of extensive training and
  experience, you can rest assured that your
  children are in competent hands.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
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• When it comes to water sports, well-maintained
  equipment is a main line of defense against
  potential injuries.

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• The camp program you choose should have life
  jackets that meet standards for water safety
  available for each child.

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• Boats, water skis, wakeboards and ropes should
  all be inspected regularly and repaired or
  replaced as necessary.

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• Camps should always be open to discussing their
  inspection and maintenance schedules with parents
  as requested.

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• Although every effort is made to ensure that
  injuries do not occur, knowing that a certified
  physician is nearby will provide you with peace
  of mind.

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ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE
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• Although every effort is made to ensure that
  injuries do not occur, knowing that a certified
  physician is nearby will provide you with peace
  of mind.

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• This is especially important if your youngster
  will be attending an overnight camp.

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• A doctor and nurse that remains on-site 24-hours
  a day can ensure that your kid receives prompt
  medical attention for any potential injuries such
  as a scrape or sprain.

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INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
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• A doctor and nurse that remains on-site 24-hours
  a day can ensure that your child receives prompt
  medical attention for any potential injuries such
  as a scrape or sprain.

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• As they progress to the level of being allowed to
  practice on the water, coaches work in teams to
  ensure that enough adult supervision is available
  to keep everyone safe.

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• Small camper-to-coach ratios also ensure that
  each youngster receives individual assessments
  before they move on to the next level of their
  sport.

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• Opportunities to learn advanced skills, such as
  trick skiing, are provided only after a youngster
  has demonstrated their competence at beginner
  levels.

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• The joy of being on the open water is something
  that every child should experience.

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• Water sports add an element of excitement as they
  can take safe risks that encourage them to reach
  their full potential.

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• As your youngster learns to wakeboard or water
  ski, it is common to feel a little nervous at
  first.

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• However, providing your child with a safe place
  to learn new skills is a great way to introduce a
  lifelong love for spending time on the water.

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• Canadian Adventure Camp is a coed overnight
  summer camp for kids located on a beautiful
  private island in the Wilderness Lakes region of
  Temagami.

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• Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs
  to children from around the world!

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• Visit site http//www.canadianadventurecamp.com/

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• Canadian Adventure Camp
• 15 Idleswift DriveThornhill,
• Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canadainfo_at_canadianadventurecamp.
  com