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Junior Lifeguard Program |
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Junior Lifeguard Program (ages 10-16) has been designed to educate participants who are already comfortable with their swimming ability in the area of water safety. The program material consists of 50% ocean proofing, 15% physical training, 15% marine safety, 10% first aid skills, and 10% competition. The program uses both a classroom atmosphere and outside activities to teach the importance of safety while around any body of water. Juniors are educated on how to prevent injury, respond safely to an emergency, and are provided an opportunity to explore their personal interests and goals in lifeguarding.
No one will be allowed to participate without successfully completing the swim test. |
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Program Content Includes |
- Teamwork
- Rescue equipment training
- First aid skills
- Waterpark visit
- Physical training
- Lifeguard competitions
- Environmental awareness
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Swim Tests |
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Junior Lifeguards must participate in buoy swims, sand runs, and other unique physical activities in and around the ocean. Because the program requires at least a basic swimming ability, all applicants who have not previously attended the Junior Lifeguard Program must complete the following: |
- Swim 75 yards continuously and competently
- Swim underwater for 10 feet
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Returning participants will not be required to take the pre-test unless enrolled in the Advanced session. Call 762-8049 for Advanced Junior Lifeguard requirements. |
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Swim tests will be held at James Island County Park at Splash Zone at 9am on May 23 and June 6 and at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. Pleasant at Splash Island on May 30 and June 13. Advanced session swim tests will be held at 9am on the first day of the program. |
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Junior Lifeguard Program I (Ages 10-12)
§ $171
§ $155 Charleston County Resident Discount*
There is a 4:1 junior lifeguard to staff ratio, with 12 participants per session. |
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June 22-26 |
Isle of Palms County Park |
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July 6-10 |
Isle of Palms County Park |
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July 13-17 |
Isle of Palms County Park |
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July 20-24 |
Folly Beach County Park |
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August 3-7 |
Folly Beach County Park |
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Junior Lifeguard Program II (Ages 13-16)
§ $171
§ $155 Charleston County Resident Discount*
There is a 5:1 junior lifeguard to staff ratio, with 15 participants per session. |
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June 29 - July 3 |
Isle of Palms County Park |
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July 27 – 31 |
Folly Beach County Park |
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Advanced Junior Lifeguard Program (Ages 15-16) |
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Advanced program is for those who have previously attended at least 1 session of the Junior Lifeguard Program. Advanced session will certify individuals in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and will last 2 weeks.
§ $267
§ $245 Charleston County Resident Discount*
There is a 3:1 junior lifeguard to staff ratio, with 10 participants per session. |
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June 8 – 12 & June 15-19 |
Isle of Palms County Park |
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*Charleston County residents contribute to the development of our county park system through property taxes, therefore a discounted rate is available to them. |
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Special Needs: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to use CCPRC facilities and to register for programs. Reasonable accommodations will be made on an individual basis. Please contact our office to discuss any accommodations needed at least two weeks prior to your program. |
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Programs, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation. |
