Class II. Know how to paddle bow and stern with
another girl in a canoe, and make 3 out of 5
perfect landings.
[Illustration: BEFORE THE CAMP FIRE IS LIGHTED]
Class I. a. Handle a canoe singly in all weathers and make 3 out of
5 perfect landings,
b. Climb into a canoe with another swimmer's help from the
water in three consecutive trials.
In your own camp when grouping sports for classification although you
may get good suggestions from other methods, it is best to work out a
way which meets your own particular need.
Remember that the swimming and boating should be in charge of competent
and responsible people or instructors and that every precaution should
be taken against accident.
Remember it is better to emphasize good form rather than speed or long
distance swimming and the ability to meet emergencies in the water
rather than stunts.
Honors or recognition should be given for skill, form and improvement
rather than for endurance.
The interest in Water Sports is further stimulated by weekly contests or
a day set apart at the end of the season called the Water Sports Day.
In weekly contests enough competition takes place to keep the girls'
interest in improvement constantly keen.
For Water Sports Day here is a typical and comprehensive program:
Canoe race
25-yard dash
50-yard dash
Dives; an option of 2 out of 3
Boating race
Relay swimming race
Obstacle race
Practical demonstration such as taught by the Women's
Life Saving Corps of the American Red Cross.
[Illustration: WOOD CUTTERS]
If you do not wish to have too strenuous a time for Water Sports Day a
carnival is suggested which is more festive and makes for a very gay and
picturesque time. The carnival can be worked out in a variety of ways,
but the main feature is the decking of boats and costuming of the
participants, prizes being given for originality. A short program of
water sports can be added.