Native Species
Lifesaving
Wilderness Survival
Famous Swimmers
(Wet &) Wild cards
100

This bear species is commonly spotted in the Muskoka region and is known for its ability to adapt to various habitats, including forests and near human settlements

What is the black bear?

100

What colour do lifeguards traditionally wear?

What is red?

100

This is a common item you should have in your emergency survival kit, used to start a fire even in wet conditions

What are matches or a fire starter?

100

This American swimmer has won 23 Olympic gold medals and is known for his incredible career in the pool

Who is Michael Phelps?

100

This large marine mammal, known for its intelligence and playful behavior, is often seen performing tricks in aquariums and has a distinctive dorsal fin.

What is a dolphin?

200

This large, antlered mammal, often seen around the Muskoka Lakes region in Ontario, is known for its impressive size and aquatic feeding habits

What is a moose?

200

This device, often used by lifeguards, helps keep a swimmer afloat while they are being rescued

What is a life preserver or life ring?

200

If you're lost in the wilderness and need to find water, you can look for this type of natural feature that usually indicates a water source

What is a river or stream?

200

This character from the movie “The Little Mermaid” is a mermaid princess who loves to swim and explore underwater

Who is Ariel?

200

This Disney character is a demigod with a magical fishhook who can transform into various animals and initially joins Moana on her quest.

Who is Maui?

300

This iconic bird, often associated with the northern lakes of Canada, is known for its haunting, melodic calls

What is a loon?

300

Lifeguards use this as a signal to indicate that swimmers should clear the pool or stop swimming

What is a whistle?

300

To avoid getting lost, you can use this tool, which always points north and helps you find your way

What is a compass?

300

This animated fish, who is a famous swimmer in the movie “Finding Nemo,” goes on a journey to find his missing son

Who is Marlin?

300

This swimming stroke is known for its distinctive arm movements that resemble a windmill and is often considered the fastest of the four competitive strokes

What is freestyle or front crawl?

400

This large, wading bird, notable for its long legs and neck, is often seen hunting fish in shallow waters across North America

What is the great blue heron?

400

When rescuing someone from the water, it's important to approach them from this angle to avoid getting pulled under

What is from behind or the side?

400

This is the name of the basic tool you can use to build a shelter, cut wood, or prepare food in the wilderness

What is a pocket knife or jackknife?

400

This Canadian swimmer, born in 2002, made headlines in 2021 by becoming the youngest swimmer to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the 200-meter butterfly event

Who is Summer McIntosh?

400

In this 2021 Pixar film, a young sea monster experiences the joys and challenges of life on land. The film is set in a picturesque Italian seaside village.

What is "Luca"?

500

What is Ontario's official flower?

What is the White Trillium?

500

This skill involves using your own body to stay afloat while waiting for help or resting

What is treading water?

500

This plant can be found in the wild and is known for its healing properties, often used to soothe minor burns or insect bites

What is aloe vera?

500

These are the three members of the waterfront team at Campfire Circle

Hannah, Alexandra, & EJ

500

In Northern Ontario, the Big Dipper is part of this larger constellation, which is often used to help find the North Star, Polaris

What is Ursa Major?