JUNIOR
LIFEGUARD
Jr.
Lifeguard Program
Welcome!
The Junior Lifeguard Program began in 1997 with only 30 children
. We feel that
it is the most complete Jr. program in Delaware.
Please review the information below and you can even fill out an application
to secure a spot for your child this summer.
Space is limited so don’t delay.
2008 Summer Season Schedule:
June 9 start
August 4 competition
August 11th last day
Program
Purpose:
To
increase the self-confidence, physical conditioning, and ocean awareness
of program participants through their introduction to water safety,
first aid, and surf rescue techniques.
Description
of Program:
The program begins in late June and runs to the middle of August.
We meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am to 9:10am.
Each session begins with a group stretch.
The group is then split into Red and White sub-groups depending
upon
age and engages in aerobic and anaerobic activities.
This will vary from running, swimming, sit-ups, and push-ups.
Our goal is to stimulate the participant’s body while having
fun at the same time. We
also work on cognitive skills. Learning
beach rules and guarding skills are stressed each day.
With any time remaining the juniors will take part in team games
devised to reinforce teamwork and better their communication skills.
Your child will leave this program with many new skills that
he/she can apply to everyday life.
Instructors:
The
program is instructed by lifeguards who posses exceptiona
Classes:
Ø
Red: Ages 6-11
Ø
White: Ages 12-1
Admission
Requirements:
- Participants
must be between 6 and 16 years of age.
- Participants
must be capable of:
|
Age |
6-11 |
12-16 |
|
Swimming |
100
yards (2:15mins) |
200
yards (4mins) |
|
Tread
water |
1min |
1:30min |
Tuition:
|
Cost |
Number
of Children |
| $75 | 1 Child |
| $130 | 2 |
| $185 | 3 |
| $240 | 4 |
| $295 | 5 |
Tuition pays for t-shirt, shorts & USLA membership
Thank You:
Ø
To all lifeguards who
give their time and knowledge to this program
Ø
To the parents and
volunteers that help make our program run smoothly
Ø To all those who have supported our efforts by writing to the City Commissioners Office