Waterfront
Make a Splash This Summer!
The Waterfront Program is the heart of camp, featuring a heated pool complex and a riverside boating marina where campers build confidence in the water while learning essential swim skills and water safety. With daily swim instruction, supervised boating, and plenty of splash-filled fun, the waterfront keeps campers cool and active all summer long.
Overview
Campers swim twice each day and participate in boating once per week. All activities are closely supervised by Red Cross–certified lifeguards to ensure safety and skill development in the water.
Certified Water Safety
Campers receive daily Red Cross group swim instruction each morning tailored to their skill level in our three heated pools, with depths ranging from 1 to 6 feet. Swim evaluations are conducted weekly to track progress. Afternoon free swim allows campers to splash, play, and enjoy the pool with friends. Optional private lessons are also available before or after camp for an additional cost.
Our boating program lets campers explore Mill River while always wearing life jackets to ensure safety on the water. Lower Camp enjoys rides on the pontoon boat, while Upper Camp participates in more advanced boating activities such as kayaks, canoes, and corcls—with banana boating as a camper favorite.
Explore Waterfront Activities
Paddle Boards
Paddle boarding is a water activity where participants stand or kneel on a large board and use a paddle to move across the water while building balance and core strength.
Kayaks
Guided by our boating specialists, campers learn basic paddling techniques as they explore the Mill River in our single or double kayaks.
Canoes
Campers work together to paddle our multi-person canoes, learning teamwork while enjoying a scenic trip on the water.
Pedal Boats
A pedal boat is a small boat that moves when riders pedal with their legs, allowing older campers to learn a fun new skill and challenge their legs in the calm waters of Mill River.
Pontoon Boat Cruises
All campers enjoy relaxing rides on our 25-foot pontoon boat, cruising down the Mill River at an easy pace to take in nature and spot local wildlife.
Banana Boating
Banana boating is a fun, group water activity where campers ride on an inflatable banana-shaped boat pulled across the water, holding on as they splash and bounce.
Instructional Swim
Campers receive daily American Red Cross-based lessons from certified instructors to build swimming skills and water confidence in our heated pools.
Free Swim
Campers enjoy supervised recreational swim time to cool off, play games, and have fun with their friends and counselors.
Corcl Boating
Corcl boating is a water activity using a small, round boat similar to a kayak, where campers can paddle around or jump into the water for a fun, splash-filled experience.
Hear From Our Campers
“Counselors were great. Warm, attentive and helpful.”
“My son is more confident in the water.”
“Camp helped build my son’s confidence in the water and he can finally swim with his friends. ”
“My favorite memory is going on the banana boat for the first time!”
