AMERICAN RED CROSS JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP

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 is a non-certification course for participants ages 11-14 years old. 

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 1:30-5:30pm (may bring money for concession stand)

2025 Dates will be posted here

CAC CAMP PARENT HANDBOOK

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Before entering Junior Lifeguarding, participants must demonstrate the following skills: 

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

• Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, 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.