We have a lot of non-swimmers at camp and we take lots of safety precautions when the campers are involved in aquatic activities.
1 or more certified Red Cross Lifeguard supervises every boating or swimming activity (in addition to the group’s regular counselors). All campers wear life jackets while boating on the pond. Campers must wear life jackets to fish from the dock on the pond - campers must either pass a swim test or wear a life jacket when swimming at the camp pool or beach.
We always use the buddy system, “nose counts,” and roll-call to account for all our campers. When we go to the Water Park, campers wear colored wristbands. All counselors are trained in boating and swimming safety, as well as CPR and emergency procedures.