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Saturday afternoon

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Adventure
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Our Adventure
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Teamwork
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Angler
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Session summary

You are a Pirate, why not spend some time on the water, build a raft or try some other water based activities.

Safety message

For a pirate camp, some areas to consider include: 

If you’re going swimming as part of the camp, you’ll need to consider:

When swimming, have a responsible adult not directly involved to be a spotter and watch out for hazards or incidents. Be sure to manage the group when near water, keeping everyone safe, including staying safe at water margins and on the water’s edge

Activities

Water safety charades

20 mins

Learn about the water safety rules while playing the classic game of charades

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Swimming

2 hours

Make a splash on a swimming adventure and demonstrate the most efficient ways to get yourself through the water.

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Escape, me hearties!

20 mins

Practice your skills on the water with this pirate-themed game.

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Play Don’t Wake The Kraken

10 mins

Face the deadly Kraken in this stealthy water-based game.

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Dive! Dive! Dive!

20 mins

Recover lost treasures in this daring diving activity.

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Preparation

Equipment

  • Water safety rules on slips of paper
  • Shallow container
  • Watercraft (such as canoes, kayaks, sailing boats)
  • Appropriate safety equipment
  • Access to water suitable for swimming
  • Objects that float below the surface or sink in water
  • A timer
  • A non-permanent marker pen

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