Árdís - 01.01.1954, Side 50

Árdís - 01.01.1954, Side 50
48 ÁRDÍS to swim under the ‘Buddy System’. This means that each swimmer has a partner; they stay close together all the time they are in the lake. Whenever the instructor blows his whistle the buddies put their hands up in the air. This eliminates many hazards since the children stay together and anyone falling or going under, would be noticed or missed by his buddy immediately. Children are under the constant care of a competent instructor who is trained by the Red Cross and is an expert in his field. The leaders assist the swim- ming instructor in seeting that no child goes beyond a given point desigated before they go into the water. Safety is stressed at all times, in the water and on the grounds. While our camping period is actually very short, the routine has proved a benefit for health. It isn’t possible to exaggerate the pos- sibilities of camp life in this regard. After a long sleep in the lovely fresh air it is no wonder we awake each morning with such hearty appetites. Playing out in the sun all day gives us an extra supply of Vitamin D. Swimming daily also increases our appetite, as well as teaching us to practice and improve our muscular co-ordination, an essential factor in successful work and play. Each day is planned. At first the rest periods are not appreciated but we soon learn to value them. During these days of hustle and bustle in our daily lives, I often look back to the rest periods at camp where we were taught to relax. As a leader, I learned even more things at camp. Even though I was a little older, I found that there were still traits of character and habits that had to be improved. A leader must set an example for the campers. The campers get pleasure in trying to do some of the things their leaders do, even to trying to speak in the same manner or laugh in the same way. A leader must be tolerant and avoid favoritism at all times; all campers must be treated the same way. She must gain respect and instil the will to do things as forced campers are poor morale boosters, and she must instil the desire to return again next year. Above all, a leader must know, love and be able to understand children. She must realize that they are young, mischievous and sensitive, and be careful how she reprimands them if that is necessary as their feelings are so easily hurt. She must practice patience, as there are always unavoidable difficult periods to endure with every child. Many things have to be explained, and to some children several times. A leader must practice and teach
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