Your Camper’s Pool Experience
Summer camp is known for the great outdoor experience each camper has, but one of the greatest has to be swimming in our Olympic-sized swimming pool. It’s a time to cool off, play with friends, and burn off extra energy while swimming. We want every camper to have their best summer - every summer - and so we make sure swimming is a positive experience for everyone.
Our swimming pool complex is located at the top of a big hill and includes locker rooms and bathrooms. Two staff members are present at all times while campers are in the locker rooms. Campers get changed into their swimsuits (see What to Pack for Day Camp) and put their belongings into their backpack on the pool deck. While campers do not have to swim if they do not want to, they do have to stay on the pool deck while their group swims. We recommend campers apply sunscreen while they are at the pool area. (Carson Simpson Farm does not provide sunscreen due to risk of allergies.)
We have a minimum of 7 lifeguards for our pool. All of our lifeguards are Red Cross certified in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, and AED. Lifeguards are scheduled on a 15-minute rotation at each guarding station, which keeps guards alert and fresh.
Our pool is divided into three sections by ropes with buoys: beginners, intermediates, and advanced. On their first day of camp, campers take a swim test to evaluate their swimming abilities. Guards give the campers color-coded wristbands that designate which areas of the pool campers can access.
Campers who are less than 3 feet tall will automatically be given a training bubble. This flotation device helps campers stay afloat while still allowing them to freely move their arms and legs.
At least two mornings a week, your camper will be able to participate in swim lessons. During this time, our lifeguards will provide swimming instruction to help each level of camper increase their swimming skills. Whether your camper is just learning to swim for the first time or can outpace a dolphin, we adapt the instruction to encourage your camper to improve. Swim lessons may also include playing water games, as sometimes the best way to learn is through play!
In the afternoons campers are brought back to the pool for an afternoon swim. Here, campers across all groups can interact with others in their swim level. Campers enjoy 45 minutes of swim time, which often includes laughing, splashing, cannonballs, and spontaneous dance parties. It’s the perfect way to cool down after an action-packed day of summer camp activities.