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Get your sunscreen ready. Camp Sewataro announced, by way of their monthly update to the Town, that resident swimming is officially happening this summer.
The Resident Swim Program will run on Saturdays and Sundays starting on June 29 and continues through September 2. Camp Sewataro reports that’s a total of 20 days of resident swimming, weather permitting. Residents can sign up to reserve a spot in two sessions during each day of resident swimming: 9a.m. to 12p.m. and 1p.m. to 4p.m. They will cap each session at 100 swimmers.
Swimming will take place in the upper pond on the property. Accessibility improvement projects at Liberty Lodge and an accessible parking area near the pond were recently completed. With those projects done, the resident swim program was green-lit.
There are some rules you’ll want to familiarize yourself with before heading to the camp. The rules are generally what you would expect, unless you are accustomed to bringing glass bottles and fireworks to municipal swimming facilities and defecating in the water.
In terms of some of the unique aspects of Camp Sewataro… the pond does have docks that are solely for the use of lifeguards. And there’s no jumping or diving into the water. There are some age restrictions that you’ll want to be mindful of, and be prepared for a deep water test for minors before they can swim in the deeper areas. Map of those areas here:
If the news has you eager to visit the property, there are two events happening this weekend. First is the annual “Sounds of Summer” event put on by Camp Sewataro. That’s a free event with live music that kicks off Friday at 5p.m. sharp. The second is HOPEsudbury’s annual fishing derby on Saturday.
