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Summer Junior Lifeguard Program

The Junior Lifeguard Program was started in 1990 as a springboard for education in water safety, lifesaving techniques and beach ecology.

Junior Lifeguards get plenty of fresh air and sunshine along with exercise and professional surf training. For students interested in learning competition skills, a mini team will be created in each session.

Junior Lifeguards participate in daily team relays involving surfboard paddling, swimming, running and beach flags. Additionally, professional training in CPR and first aid will be provided.

Tryouts and camps are held each summer. To participate, youths must be between 9 and 15 and meet the swim requirements at a tryout. Selected youths then can attend the junior lifeguard camps held weekly beginning in June.

So, unless you’re looking forward to another hot, dry summer, register for a summer of fun! For more information, contact us at jrlifeguard@co.volusia.fl.us or 386-547-0246

The following forms need to be filled out and emailed to jrlifeguard@co.volusia.fl.us :

New Junior Lifeguard Registration Form
New Junior Lifeguard Emergency Contact Form
Returning Junior Lifeguard Registration Form
Returning Junior Lifeguard Emergency Contact Form
Beach Scouts (previously known as Beach Explorers)

Payment for the camps can be made by dropping off cash or a check to the Beach Patrol Headquarters (cash and check pricing listed below). Also this year the VSLA is assisting the Junior Lifeguard Program in accepting payment online via credit card. If you are interested in the service then register online at The Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW JUNIORS ONLY:

• Swim 100 yards in 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
• Tread water for 5 minutes.
• Swim underwater for 10 feet.

Eligibility: Ages 9 - 15
THIS IS NOT A “LEARN TO SWIM” PROGRAM. SWIMMING SKILLS ARE A MUST!

Cost of program:
$150 first session (includes uniform)
$125 additional session (limit 1)

 

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