“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” –Lao Tzu
Exhibit Details
The Aquatics department has always been an important piece of the Camp Ware program. Swimming was always conducted in the Octoraro Creek until the pool was built in the mid 1960s.
This is a look back at some of the great pool activities that have been offered since it opened in the mid-1960s.
Ware Pool and Staff
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Camp Ware pool after 35 years of service.
Ware Pool
1985 – Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Cooling off in the Camp Ware Pool in 1985
Swim Check at Pool
2009 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The staff administers a swim check so that various skill levels can be assigned to Scouts.
Ware Pre-swim Shower
2008 – Contributed by David Mengel
Pre-swim shower at the Ware Pool. Boy Scout Summer Camp
Pre-dip Shower
2005 – Contributed by James Buczala
Ahh That’s Cold!
Ware Pool
2007 – Contributed by David Mengel
Cooling off at the Ware Pool during the Cub Scout Overnight Camp.
Ware Lifesaving
2007 – Contributed by David Mengel
Learning Lifesaving skills at the Camp Ware Pool during the Cub Scout Overnight Camp.
Mist on Ware Pool
2008 – Contributed by James Buczala
Mist hovers on the Camp Ware Pool during an early morning swim.
Christenson Lifeguard
1982 – Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger
Matt Christenson watches over the Camp Jubilee pool in the early 80’s. Dan Dinsmore is on the Diving Board.
Jubilee Pool Instructor
Contributed by Anonymous
An Aquatics counselor demonstrates the elementary back stroke from the Jubilee Pool’s edge.
Jubilee Pool Lesson
Contributed by Anonymous
Swimming lesson at the Jubilee Pool.
Camp Ware Pool
Contributed by Anonymous
Scouts practice strokes and cool off during the early days of the Jubilee Pool.
Jubilee Pool
1966 – Contributed by Anonymous
The diving boards are in action at the Jubilee Pool during the 1960s.
Jubilee Pool in Action
Contributed by Anonymous
An early photo of the Jubilee Pool in use.
Fun at the Pool
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
Cub Scouts enjoy a little fun with noodles before diving in.
Floating Safety
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
Cub Scouts learn the finer points of using PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices).
Diving In
2010 – Contributed by Anonymous
Cub Scouts go for glory by jumping n the pool with their noodles.
Miscellaneous
Ware Pool Certification
1965 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This certificate was issued in 1965 by the Pennsylvania Board of Health to allow the Camp Ware pool to operate.
Videos
Display Details
Here we have a few videos of all the creative fun that is offered by the Aquatics program at Camp Ware.
Belly Flop Raul Laguna shows the kids how the belly flop is done at the Camp Ware pool. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousPaddle Boat Tug of Ware Cubs at Camp John H. Ware 3rd try their “feet” at Paddle Boat Tug of War. 2016 – Contributed by AnonymousCardboard Boat These Scouts see how their engineering prowess pays out with their cardboat boat. 2013 – Contributed by Anonymous
