LAKE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

LAKE FACILITIES
Cayuga’s lake is private and used exclusively by our campers and staff. It’s a natural stream-fed lake that’s just the right size (13 acres). The lake is large enough to accommodate and operate a wide spectrum of watercraft activities, but also small enough for our lifeguards to maintain proper supervision. The lakefront area includes 250’ of beach including a sand volleyball court, a boat house for storage of equipment, a large swimming area dock (110’ wide), a separate fishing dock, and a floating raft. In addition, we recently added more fun stuff to our Lake Program including a “Rolling Log” and a big 25’ diameter “Water Trampoline & Slide”!

WATERCRAFT INSTRUCTION
Lessons are available daily in all watercraft. Instruction includes boarding & debarking, trimming, movement in the craft, use of life jackets, and self-rescue procedures for capsizing. Campers are oriented to the lake rules prior to using watercraft. Approval for solo operation of a watercraft is determined by the camper’s swimming level ability and the ability to safely operate the watercraft. Regardless of swimming ability, everyone wears a certified life jacket when swimming or using watercraft.

LAKE ACTIVITIES
Cayuga’s Lake Program offers the following activities on a daily basis: canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, row boating, paddle boats, kayaks, tubing, recreational swimming, and fishing. Campers have over 50 watercrafts to choose from! In addition, certain Special Events take place at the lake, including the Boating Regatta, IronMan Competition, and the Big Beach Bash. Cayuga also offers Canoe Trips on the scenic Delaware River for eligible campers!

LAKE STAFF & SAFETY
The watercraft instructors and lifeguards are supervised by Cayuga’s Lake Director, who holds Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification from the ARC and has experience managing staff, maintaining lake facilities, and instructing watercraft skills to children. Cayuga’s Lake Staff is comprised of 8 to 10 watercraft instructors and lifeguards. All staff hold ARC certifications (or equivalent) in WSI, lifeguarding, and/or watercraft. There is always a staff member present at the lake who holds current certification in first-aid and CPR. In addition, all Lake Staff are trained, evaluated, and qualified by our Lake Director in emergency and rescue procedures. Camp Cayuga’s Lake Activities Program meets the standards and follows the guidelines set forth by the American Red Cross (ARC), as well as the requirements of the American Camping Association (ACA).