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Swimming
Melody Pines has two large swimming areas bounded
by special docks and ropes to allow for excellent
supervision and instruction of our campers. Each
area has its own raft for the advanced swimmers.
Children are given a swimming test on their first day of camp and are
then placed in swimming groups according to swimming ability. Swimming
lessons, a mandatory daily activity for all campers, are given by our
waterfront staff and led by our waterfront director. Races between campers
and swim groups, in each stroke, lead to the annual swim meet in August.
Swimming is also provided daily during free choice
time. Those who pass our “Rafter's Test” may
choose to utilize the rafts during that time, or
even learn to water-ski!
Boating
Melody Pines is equipped with 6 canoes, 8 rowboats,
6 kayaks, and a motorboat for daily use. All children
are exposed to boating instruction and are given
the opportunity to go out in a boat with a staff
member and row or paddle. Those campers who have
passed the swimming requirements and know their boating
skills may navigate their own boats.
Campers may also choose to ride the motorboat during
their free choice time. Those who have passed the
"Rafter's Test" may also learn to water-ski.
Please note that all motorboat drivers have been
thoroughly trained and are licensed by the State
of New Hampshire Department of Safety - Marine Patrol
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