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National Camp School?

Postby divermann » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:17 pm

Help Please. Our SE has ask me to be the Aquatics Director at our Council Camp this summer. Before I say yes, what should I REALLY expect at NCS-Aquatics? 35 years ago, I did earn BSA Lifeguard; but that was 35 years ago :shock: Thanks in advance!
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Re: National Camp School?

Postby wagionvigil » Fri May 01, 2009 6:25 am

WOrk,Up Early bed late, wet, tired. You get the idea. WHere are you going for Camp School?
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Re: National Camp School?

Postby divermann » Fri May 01, 2009 7:49 pm

Thanks WV, I was sort of hoping for a little more detail :wink: I'd like to do Bonner Scout Reservation, Blount's Creek, NC (I wan't to bring some information back to the council regarding Pamlico Sea Base-part of Bonner) IF they'll have me :lol:
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Re: National Camp School?

Postby wagionvigil » Fri May 01, 2009 9:41 pm

You will swim alot row alot and canoe alot. I went to Schiff for Aquatics School in 1970. AL Cahill was the Instructor and he still teaches the reserts. Lots of class room.
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Re: National Camp School?

Postby biglou » Sat May 02, 2009 5:48 pm

Good Luck at the Aquatics Section! I did not envy those guys. They were up early and to bed late. It seemed like the only time that section wasn't in the water was when there was a meal or campfire. I went to NCS in 1992 and 2006 both for the Scoutcraft/Outdoor Skills Director Sections. That was fun because we got dirty. But in 2006, I went to NCS at Camp Berry, Ohio. I felt bad for those folks. The water was might cold. They actually made the Aquatics Directors jump in the camp pool for swim tests. We will say that it was might cold for those folks!
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