Volusia County issued the following announcement on Feb. 11.
Do you know a child who loves the sun, sand and surf? If so, make their summer one to remember with Volusia County Beach Safety’s Junior Lifeguard Program.
From June 13 through the end of July, youths between 9 and 15 can enjoy beach activities while learning lifesaving techniques. During the week-long camp, professional lifeguards will offer participants a chance to learn about water safety and first-aid techniques. Junior lifeguards will also take part in daily team relays involving surfboard paddling, swimming, running and beach flags.
The Junior Lifeguard Program is not a learn to swim program. To qualify, junior lifeguards must be able to swim 100 yards within two minutes and 15 seconds, tread water for five minutes, and swim under water 10 feet.
Candidates must take a physical skills test, which is being offered:
- Saturday, March 5
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Drive
- Saturday, March 12
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Port Orange YMCA, 4701 City Center Parkway
- Saturday, May 14
- 8 - 10 a.m., Ormond Beach YMCA
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Edgewater YMCA, 148 West Turgot Ave.
- Saturday, May 21
- 8 – 10 a.m., DeLand YMCA, 761 East International Speedway Blvd
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Deltona YMCA, 280 Wolf Pack Run
- Saturday, May 28
- 8 – 10 a.m., Port Orange YMCA
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Edgewater YMCA
- Saturday, June 11
- 9 a.m. - noon, Ormond Beach YMCA
- Saturday, June 18
- 9 a.m. – noon, Ormond Beach YMCA
Candidates may register for the summer camps after passing the physical skills test. Registration is open and can be completed at www.volusia.org/beach. Returning junior lifeguards do not have to take the physical skills test and may register at any time. Tuition is due upon registration. The cost for a one-week camp is $150.
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