Splash Bash: When the Water Takes Over

When summer heat rises and energy runs high, there comes a day at Active Lives Canada Get Up and Move Camp when the only rule is this: if it splashes, it belongs. The story goes that the camp is heating up, movement is strong, and the water decides it’s time to take centre stage. Buckets tip, sponges fly, slides stretch across the grass, and laughter echoes before the first whistle even blows. This is not a cooldown day. This is a full-scale takeover. From the first soak to the final splash, campers work together, cheer each other on, and dive headfirst into a day where teamwork flows as freely as the water. Splash Bash is not about staying dry. It’s about connection, confidence, and celebrating summer at full force.

 

Splash Bash Day Schedule

Swimming Location: Shelburne Pool

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9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Splash Teams

Campers arrive and are divided into water teams. Groups meet at their assigned splash stations and review water safety expectations.

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10:00 a.m. – Splash Station Setup

Teams rotate through light water-based warm-up activities:

• Sponge toss practice
   

• Bucket carry relays (no dumping yet)
   

• Team water challenges to build coordination and teamwork
   

11:15 a.m. – Splash Bash Challenge Circuit

Teams rotate through structured water stations, earning points for participation and cooperation:

• Sponge relay races
   

• Water bucket fill-and-pour challenges
   

• Target splash games
   

• Team balance and movement games using water elements
   

12:15 p.m. – Lunch

Campers eat together, rehydrate, and take a shaded break. Staff ensure sunscreen, water breaks, and comfort checks.

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1:00 p.m. – Swimming

Supervised swim time at the Shelburne Pool. 

Free swim combined with simple group water games.

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2:00 p.m. – Splash Bash Water Games

High-energy water play stations open:

• Slip-and-slide races
   

• Sponge dodge and toss games
   

• Water balloon target challenges
   

• Team soak-and-run relays
   

2:45 p.m. – Ultimate Splash Course

A large, inclusive water obstacle course featuring:

• Slide sections
   

• Bucket dump zones
   

• Crawl-through splash tunnels
   

• Team cheering and support stations
   

3:30 p.m. – Splash Bash Finale

A final all-camp water celebration with music, group splash games, and a countdown bucket splash moment to close the day.

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3:50 p.m. – Dry Off & Wrap-Up

Towels, dry clothes, and calm regrouping. Staff assist campers with transitions and comfort.

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4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home

Campers leave soaked, smiling, and proud after a full day of water, movement, and summer fun.