The Waterfront at 4-H Camp

Swimming

Whether your a beginning swimmer or advanced swimmer, 4-H Camp offers you the opportunity to improve your aquatic skills. Lessons for non swimmers, water activities and games designed to strengthen swimming skills of all participants will be offered. Campers are also offered the opportunity to swim during free swim, which is offered every afternoon. 

Canoeing
Learning the basics of paddling and safety while canoeing on Sacandaga Lake. Campers will learn different paddling strokes, how to right their canoe after it tips over, and will explore some of the interesting aspects of the lake. Participants must be at least 11 years old and be comfortable in deep water. Participation will be dependent upon the child's swimming ability. Swimming ability will be tested at camp after registration on Sunday.

Sailing

4-H Camp offers this challenging course where campers will learn the difference between a tiller and jib. The sailors will learn the components of the sailboats, how to handle the boats and safety. While learning the basics of sailing, the campers will sail on the beautiful Sacandaga Lake. Participants must be 12 years old, at least 90 lbs., and be comfortable in deep water. Participation will be dependent upon the child's swimming ability. Swimming ability will be tested at camp on Sunday after registration. There is an additional fee for this activity.
 

Morning Sailing classes will be offered 1st and 2nd period. Morning sailors can not attend Archery classes.

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For more information contact Linda Wegner, Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator 

4-H Camp Sacandaga is a non-profit educational camp. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H Camp Sacandaga provides equal program and employment opportunities. 

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