August 3-7, 2026  9:00am- 4:00pm

Ages 10-14

The Junior Lifeguard Program provides the foundation for lifeguarding and life skills.  The program focuses on 5 key areas:  prevention of aquatic accidents, fitness & swimming skills, response in an emergency, leadership skills, and professionalism as a lifeguard.  This course is designed to guide youths  to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.

Course Prerequisites

• Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.

• Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence.

• Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.

• Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using the elementary backstroke or back crawl.

• Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water.