My child nearly drowned at a summer camp. Can the camp be held liable?

My child nearly drowned at a summer camp. Can the camp be held liable?

Yes. Drowning and near-drowning are among the most serious camp injuries, and camps bear a heightened duty of care around aquatic activities. If the camp failed to maintain adequate lifeguard-to-swimmer ratios, employed unqualified lifeguards, lacked proper signage or fencing, or failed to conduct required water safety checks, the camp may bear full liability for your child’s injuries or death. Near-drowning can cause permanent anoxic brain injury — damages can be substantial.