Waterfront Safety at Camp Potawotami

At the waterfront we offer canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, corcles, pedal boating, swimming, aqua jump, and a pontoon ride. All the activities available at the waterfront are supervised by our lifeguards. Our lifeguards are certified through the American Red Cross. They are trained on performing saves and are always scanning the water to make sure the children remain safe. Not only are they certified through the American Red Cross, but our lifeguards are required to attend a monthly in-service where they practice their skills and prepare them for any situation that might occur at the waterfront. Before the children begin any of the activities at the water front they must complete a swim test. Each child is tested and given a red, yellow, or green band depending on how they do during the swim test. Each band has areas of the water where they are allowed to go. Some bands are restricted from some areas of the water do to their swimming ability. Anyone that chooses boating is required to wear a life jacket. All life jackets are checked by one of our staff members before any child can take a boat out on the lake. A lifeguard is always stationed with the boaters to make sure that all children remain safe on their excursion. Children are also required to wear a life jacket when using the aqua jump. Two lifeguards are stationed at the aqua jump to make sure that all the campers remain safe. The waterfront is our most popular places at camp and we do everything we can to keep it safe for everyone.

Potawotami Post Online

Hello Camp Friends!
To help keep everyone up to date on what is going on at camp we have decided to take the Potawotami Post online.  Our posts will include updates at camp, upcoming events, and meeting the staff.  

It is hard to believe that Camp has been around to close to 100 years old.  We are currently working on building our alumni base by collecting information from past staff and campers.  To be part of our alumni list please email Katie at katie_taylor@fwymca.org with your contact information. 

We would also like to invite all friends of Camp to join on Sunday Sept 23rd for an afternoon of fun at Camp Potawotami. We will kickoff the afternoon with a picnic lunch and then have a variety of activities open, tours of camp, and a silent auction. We hope you will be able to join us. For any questions please email katie_taylor@fwymca.org.
Thank you
Katie