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Swallowdale Camp is located on the shores of Fairy Lake, a small but ideal lake for campers to learn and improve skills for water-based sports. Qualified instruction is offered to campers of all levels of ability, from beginner to advanced. Safety precautions are always the first priority while campers are on the lake. Wearing a PFD (personal floatation device) is mandatory when using any equipment on the water.

CANOEING J-stroke, C-stroke , or Draw? Learn the differences between these types of canoe strokes and glide effortlessly across Fairy Lake at Swallowdale Camp. Campers learn basic parts of the canoe and paddle, basic strokes and usage, boarding and debarking, as well as maneuvering successfully, safety and rescue procedures.   FISHING Whether you take fishing seriously or you do it as a leisure activity, there's nothing like feeling a tug on the end of your line! Campers at Swallowdale Camp are given the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of reeling in the "big one". Fishing is taught with professional rods, reels, and lures. Campers are advised of safety precautions, proper casting methods, hook removal, and baiting.   KAYAKING Become one with the water and learn to kayak at Swallowdale Camp. From paddling and balancing to Eskimo rolls, campers learn a multitude of techniques from our qualified instructors, in a safe and controlled environment.   SAILING At Swallowdale, we use Laser Pico sailboats, which are easy to sail for campers of all abilities and age. With only 1 - 3 campers per boat, Swallowdale campers gain more hands-on experience and learn at a better and faster rate. Younger campers enjoy sailing along with our staff or experienced older campers. According on their level, participants learn to launch and land from a dock, proper tacking and gibing, correct body positions, how to read the wind and the names of the different sail positions.   SWIMMING On a daily basis, all campers are invited to participate in a variety of swimming activities, including water polo, flutterboard races, and water aerobics. Qualified lifeguards ensure that safety is always a priority. At the same time, staff are dedicated to developing confidence among campers, while promoting an appreciation for water.   WINDSURFING/WINDSAILING Catch the right wind and you are on your way to a successful day of windsurfing! What a rush as you breeze by others, controlling your own destination! Swallowdale provides a variety of boards and sails for our campers. On-land simulations assist in instruction. Campers learn how to set up the board and sail, proper stance, reading wind direction,  as well as tacking and sailing techniques for going up and down wind. Qualified and experienced instructors guide campers from both the docks and from the lake. Virtual Tour - Kayaking