Junior
Lifeguard Camp
Ages 9-14
A lifeguard is an experienced swimmer that is trained in water safety, rescue, and life-saving techniques. In
lectures and in-water activities, campers will learn team building and leadership skills. Campers receive
instruction in water safety, public relations, facility operations, basic work skills, lifeguarding, first aid and CPR.
Graduates will have the opportunity to continue their training through volunteer job shadowing at Swanson
Pool and Otter Cove Aquatic Park. Fee includes graduation ceremony, t-shirt, whistle and camp completion
certification.
Prerequisites: swim 50 yards using front crawl or breaststroke without resting,
surface dive to
retrieve a 10-lb. brick from a depth of 4 ft.,
swim underwater 10 ft.
These camps are held at Swanson Pool in Pottawatomie Park.
| Day | Date | Time | Code | RES Fee | NR Fee |
| M-Th | June 11-21 | 9-11:15am | 18443 | $143 | $193 |
| M-Th | June 25-July 5* | 9-11:15am | 18444 | $143 | $193 |
| M-Th | July 9-19 | 9-11:15am | 18446 | $143 | $193 |
* No class July 4.
ILTP Lifeguard Training Course
Ages 15+
Lifeguards play an important role in a swimming facility’s risk management program. Successful
participants will become certified lifeguards with the International Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Program,
The course curriculum includes
water safety, rescue techniques, basic first aid, Professional Rescuer CPR, AED certification and
emergency oxygen support training.
Course completion does not guarantee employment with the
park district or area aquatic facilities. Payment of the course fee is not a guarantee of certification.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older before course begins,
swim 100 contunuous yards using front
crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 1 minute using legs only, feet first surface dive to retrieve a
10-lb. brick from a depth of 12 ft.
This program is held in Pottawatmoie Community Center, 8 North Avenue.
| Day | Date | Time | Code | RES Fee | NR Fee |
| F | June 22 | 4-9pm | 18441 | $120 | $170 |
| Sa | June 23 | 9am-5pm | |||
| Su | June 24 | 9am-5pm |