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Are Water Sports In Camps Safe?

Canadian Adventure Camp is a coed overnight summer camp for kids located on a beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes region of Temagami. Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs to children from around the world! Visit site: http://www.canadianadventurecamp.com/<br><br>Canadian Adventure Camp<br>15 Idleswift Drive<br>Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canada<br>info@canadianadventurecamp.com

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Are Water Sports In Camps Safe?

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. When a camp offers water sports as a recreational option, youngsters always begin by learning about basic water safety.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. In every camp water sport program, ongoing instructor training is an essential part of the safety plan.

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

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

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

  11. When it comes to water sports, well-maintained equipment is a main line of defense against potential injuries.

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  26. 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.

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

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

  29. Visit site: http://www.canadianadventurecamp.com/

  30. Canadian Adventure Camp 15 Idleswift DriveThornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canadainfo@canadianadventurecamp.com

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