Almost every kid's favorite part of summer camp is swimming and for this year's campers, Camp Fire North Texas has a brand new pool.

The new swimming pool is roughly where the old one was but it's much larger, 40 feet by 110 feet with a diving board and a slide.

The facility also features a new fence to keep everyone safe.

Red Cross certified life guards are on hand and each morning starts with swimming lessons and water safety.

Camp Fire North Texas began in 1915 and is one of the oldest youth organizations in the area.

New Camp Fire Pool Opens

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Second graders play in the shallow end of the new
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Second graders play in the shallow end of the new swimming pool at Harrell Park Monday, part of the 16-acres of land used by Camp Fire North Texas.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Camp Fire Day Camp counselor Darby Biddy helps some
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Camp Fire Day Camp counselor Darby Biddy helps some campers with their arts and crafts project in the lodge at Harrell Park.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Camp Fire North Texas Executive Director Bettye Ricks,
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Camp Fire North Texas Executive Director Bettye Ricks, right, talks to some of the 4th graders getting ready to swim in the deep end of the new swimming pool.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Camp Fire lifeguard Elijah Beshear keeps a close eye
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Camp Fire lifeguard Elijah Beshear keeps a close eye on a swimmer as he takes the deep end test at the new swimming pool in Harrell Park.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
The new swimming pool at Harrell Park is the highlight
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The new swimming pool at Harrell Park is the highlight of Camp Fire day camp sessions. The pool is much larger at 40 feet by 110 feet and has a new diving board and slide.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Camp Fire camp counselor Tyrone Phillips talks with
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Camp Fire camp counselor Tyrone Phillips talks with his group of kids before they begin the next activity at Harrell Park Monday. Camp activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, sports, dancing, science games and nature study.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Jack Noetezelman, 10, plays with a hoola hoop during
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Jack Noetezelman, 10, plays with a hoola hoop during the morning session of Camp Fire Day Camp at Harrell Park.  Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Camp Fire counselor Eric Burton, top, helps spin campers
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Camp Fire counselor Eric Burton, top, helps spin campers on the merry-go-round Monday during Camp Fire Day Camp at Harrell Park.   Torin Halsey/Times Record News
Robert Parmley and Angel Ortiz work on their craft
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Robert Parmley and Angel Ortiz work on their craft projects during Monday's session of Camp Fire Day Camp at Harrell Park.   Torin Halsey/Times Record News

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    This summer's Day Camp session includes about 300 children enjoying activities like archery, dancing, arts and crafts, science, canoeing, nature study, sports and swimming.

    There is still time to register kids for the last session, June 18-22.

    For information call 940-322-5209 or contact them by email at programdirector@campfirentx.org.