LOS ANGELES (KNX) — The schedule is out for Los Angeles County's junior lifeguard program, offering youth between the ages of 9 and 17 the opportunity to learn life-saving skills and water safety training.
"The L.A. County Parks 'Junior Lake Lifeguard Program' has grown into one of the most successful water safety training programs in Los Angeles," Department Spokesperson Janine Der Bogosian said.
"Each year, hundreds of Junior Lake Lifeguards ages 9-17 participate in the program and obtain the skills to become a real lifeguard."
The program is overseen by trained, certified lifeguard staff who lead hands-on activities that introduce participants to water safety, athleticism, teamwork and a career in aquatics, according to the parks department.
The Junior Lake Lifeguard program is offered at three freshwater lakes in L.A. County, located at Castaic Lake Recreation Area, Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area.
Free tryouts for Bonelli & Santa Fe Dam Program:
Location: Norman Johnson Aquatic Center
405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA.
• Saturday, April 9, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Sunday, April 10, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, April 16, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Sunday, April 24, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Free tryouts for Castaic Lake Program:
Location: Castaic Aquatic Center - Pool
31350 Castaic Rd, Castaic, CA.
• Saturday, April 23, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Sunday, April 24, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, April 30, 2022 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
2022 Junior Lake Lifeguard Program Schedule:
All locations offer the following schedule
• Session 1: June 13, 2022 – June 30, 2022 (Monday – Thursday)
• Session 2: July 11, 2022 – July 28, 2022 (Monday – Thursday)
Participants can choose from the following session times:
• AM session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / $350 (uniform included)
• PM session: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / $350 (uniform included)
For more information, please visit parks.lacounty.gov/juniorlifeguards.
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