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1. Boating
Safety Tips
for Kids

2. Always a big sleepaway camp
favorite, boating captures kids’
sense of accomplishment,
adventure and fun.

3. Whether zipping across
the water on a jet ski, skimming
like a bird over the lake
on a windsurfer or harnessing
the breeze on a sailboat,
campers love to take to the lake.

4. Boating is a huge part of overnight summer camp
recreation, and although fun is the ultimate outcome,
safety is the primary priority when heading
out on the water.

5. Following are some
of the major safety points
for boating.

6. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET

7. Whether heading out for an hour or a day on any form
of water craft, it’s vitally important that all boaters
not only have a life vest onboard, but also wear it.

8. Life jackets should fit correctly,
be fastened properly and should
be donned prior to leaving
the dock.

9. CHECK THE CONDITIONS

10. Accidents can happen with terrible speed
out on the water. One way to avoid potential trouble
is to routinely check forecasts before heading out.

11. However, weather can change fast,
and kids need to learn to stay alert
for such troublesome signs
as darkening clouds, rough water
or sudden drops in temperature.

12. Though kids in camp boating
programs will be told by instructors
when to head in to shore,
it’s important that every boater stay
alert for these warning signs from
Mother Nature.

13. USING COMMON SENSE

14. Though it may sound like a given, kids need to know
that they need to stay alert and use common sense
anywhere on the water.

15. Operating at a safe speed is particularly important
on any motorized water craft, including jet skis.

16. It’s important to pay close attention to boat traffic
and be aware of which vessels may be restricted
in the ability to stop or turn.

17. Buoys and navigational aids are there to be sure
boaters don’t wander onto rocks or shoals
and should always be heeded.

18. KNOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD

19. Whether operating a motorized
craft, a sailboat or a kayak,
kids need to know the rules
of the road out on the water.

20. Approaching another boat
is much like approaching
an intersection in a car, and kids
need to know what to do …

21. … when their boat is crossing
paths with another,
is on a course to meet another
craft head-on or when they
wish to overtake another boat.

22. Knowing a few basic rules maintains courtesy and safety
on the water.

23. ALWAYS BE PREPARED

24. From a capsizing to falling overboard, young boaters
need to know what to do in case of emergency.

25. Summer camp counselors will thoroughly review
emergency procedures and conduct man-overboard
drills with youngsters prior to the first expedition
out on the water.

26. FUN ON THE WATER

27. While staying safe is of primary
importance during camp
boating activities, of course …

28. … what the campers remember
most of all is the fun
of experiencing adventures
on the lake or at sea
with friends and counselors.

29. During summers at camp,
kids can experience everything
from the joy of rigging their first
sailboat …

30. Safe, fun boating is the hallmark
of a great summer camp.

31. If you're considering sending your child
to an overnight summer camp, be sure to visit
our site to learn about Camp Walt Whitman.

32. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
environment in a beautiful mountain setting.

33. Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
areas for boys and girls.

34. The kids have a blast, and make friendships that can
last a lifetime.

35. www.campwalt.com

36. CAMP WALT WHITMAN
1000 Cape Moonshine Rd
Piermont, NH 03779
603-764-5521
cww@campwalt.com