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Learn-to-Swim Programs for NYS Children's Camps Fact Sheet – March 2017 (Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list) Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code allows non-swimmers to enter water that is chest deep or greater when participating in a learn-to-swim program that has been determined to use a supervision protocol which protects campers from injury or drowning. The following programs have been determined to be acceptable: Acceptable Programs* American Red Cross Boy Scouts of America Orchard Park Recreation PADI Starfish Aquatics YMCA − Instructors must possess current certification as a progressive swimming instructor (PSI) in the program being utilized to teach swimming. − Qualified lifeguards must supervise learn-to-swim programs. A PSI may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard (see "Aquatic Certification" fact sheet) and he/she is not concurrently performing teaching duties. − A Buddy System and Board System (or equivalent) of supervising and checking bathers must be implemented during all swimming activities including learn-to- swim programs. * Children’s camps may utilize learn-to-swim programs that are not listed above to teach swimming at camp; however, non-swimmers must be restricted to water that is less than chest deep at all times.