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Description
American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They should learn techniques and build stamina during this program. Junior Lifeguard Camps offer young people the opportunity to gain valuable lifesaving and aquatic skills. Junior Lifeguards (JGs) are between the ages of 11-14.The students are also taught basic water rescue skills such as how to react in an emergency, throw a rope to help a distressed swimmer, and perform rescues for active or passive drowning victims using their rescue tube. Throughout the session, drills and activities are regularly rotated to help the JGs practice their skills and continually improve. Junior Lifeguard Camps are an important part of a child's life and are a great way to teach kid’s important swimming and water safety skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Prerequisites Required Prior to Registration:
Before registering for the class, Participants will have to demonstrate th following skills:
-Swim a front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
-Swim Breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
Complete a water competency test:
-Step into the water from the side and fully submerge.
-Maintain position for 1 minute by treading water or floating.
-level off and swim 25 yards on their front or back.
-Exit without using a ladder or steps.
American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They should learn techniques and build stamina during this program. Junior Lifeguard Camps offer young people the opportunity to gain valuable lifesaving and aquatic skills. Junior Lifeguards (JGs) are between the ages of 11-14.The students are also taught basic water rescue skills such as how to react in an emergency, throw a rope to help a distressed swimmer, and perform rescues for active or passive drowning victims using their rescue tube. Throughout the session, drills and activities are regularly rotated to help the JGs practice their skills and continually improve. Junior Lifeguard Camps are an important part of a child's life and are a great way to teach kid’s important swimming and water safety skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Prerequisites Required Prior to Registration:
Before registering for the class, Participants will have to demonstrate th following skills:
-Swim a front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.
-Swim Breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
Complete a water competency test:
-Step into the water from the side and fully submerge.
-Maintain position for 1 minute by treading water or floating.
-level off and swim 25 yards on their front or back.
-Exit without using a ladder or steps.
Age Category
Youth
Location
FRC - Outdoor Pool at Franklin Recreation Complex
FRC - Indoor Pool at Franklin Recreation Complex
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