Good reason to have the younger ones wear Camp Fire vests even in the wilderness. If you see matches, give them to an adult immediately. Make sure the bucket near the campfire is not plastic. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.
Many organizations offer swimming lessons for kids.
Most Camp Fire summer camps offer swimming instruction. Two contact places on the 'net to check are your local Red Cross and your local YMCA . The photo at the left shows Camp Fire emblems for swimming. If you have a child in your group who is not taking swimming classes but who can swim, refer to the Adventure Trails book to determine the youth's basic skill level and award the emblem in a conservative fashion. Make it a goal to have every youth in your group learn to swim.