We live on beautiful Lake Fairlee which provides us with an amazing backdrop to enjoy many different water activities.  Each staff member who works on the water front has their Red Cross Life Guard Training Certificate to ensure a summer of safe and fun activities on the water.

Swimming
At Hive all girls take swimming lessons.  From the beginner to the advanced swimmer, counselors are trained to help girls develop skills to become better swimmers and/or continue to develop more advanced skills.  Campers have many opportunities to put their skills to work by training for long distance swims and to participate in swim meets with other local camps.  We welcome hot summer days when we jump in the lake to cool off on “Wacky Wednesday” for fun water games and free swim. 

Canoeing 
Campers can enjoy activity periods paddling a canoe on the lake while learning different strokes or parts of the boat.  There are many different day trips for campers to choose from and two day canoe trips that go out to local lakes and the Connecticut River.  Trips provide girls with the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in a teaching situation.  Campers and their counselors also take advantage of cool camp mornings on the lake to enjoy breakfast in a canoe in the middle of the lake. 

Kayaking
The Kayaking department offers campers the chance to learn beginning kayaking skills on the lake.  There are lake kayaks that provide the stability needed for beginner kayakers to learn the skills needed to have fun and enjoy a paddle around the lake.

Sailing
Hivers enjoy navigating Lake Fairlee's waters under sail in Hive's fleet of stable sailboats. Girls acquire basic skills and confidence with each new voyage from the Hive boathouse.