SLO County Parks encourages strong, young swimmers ages 10-17 to register for the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This program offers a great opportunity for youngsters to spend quality time with United States Lifeguarding Association (U.S.L.A.) trained open-water instructors. This is a "skill-building" program that emphasizes healthy exercise, teamwork and most of all, FUN! We hope your child enjoys their Junior Lifeguard experience. We are committed to giving the very highest level of service to our community.

Last Revised: June 2, 2010

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Perform rescue techniques and learn princliples of beach lifeguarding.
• Understand responsibilities and expectations of aquatic personnel and first responders.
• Build teamwork and leadership skills.
• Learn the ecology and environment of the bay, beach and ocean.
• Become skilled at open water rescues.
• Increase swimming skills, speed and endurance.
• HAVE FUN!!

AGE: Kids ages 10 - 17

SKILL LEVEL TESTING:
This program demands above average swimming ability and children should have a moderate level of comfort swimming in the ocean. All new and returning participants must satisfactorily complete the following Skill Level Tests on the first day of the session:

• swim 100 yards in under 3 minutes
• swim 10 yards underwater
• tread water for 5 minutes
  

CODE OF CONDUCT:
Each participant AND parent will be required to sign a "Code of Conduct" and "Rules and Discipline" statement. Unacceptable behavior, language or disrespectful attitude to any person will NOT be tolerated. Non-compliance will result in immediate dismissal from the program and no refund processed.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for all three weeks. The first day of each session will meet at Hardie Pool in Cayucos. A Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program schedule will be handed out to all participants/parents. Please note that changes to the schedule can occur and we wil make every effort to notify parents and participants of those changes. Most days will begin at the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard tower unless prior notification is given.

UNIFORM:
Our program participants will receive a Cayucos Beach Jr. Lifeguard t-shirt and board short that MUST BE WORN EACH DAY! Sweatshirts will also be available at an extra charge.

EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits are strongly recommended. Water temperatures range from 60-65 degrees throughout the summer. All participants must wear their CBJG uniform and come prepared each day along with bringing proper equipment and supplies. Wetsuits are not provided.

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY:
First Day at Hardie Pool: swimsuits, towels, wetsuit, snacks/lunch and water.

All other days: Sunscreen, wetsuit, swim gear, sunscreen, warm clothes, sunscreen, fins, sunscreen, towels, pencil, sunscreen, body boards, sunscreen, surfboards, lunch/snacks, water and did we say SUNSCREEN?!

BREAKS: This program does not provide meals. Please bring plenty of water and snacks. There will be a 1/2 hour supervised lunch break each day.

VOLUNTEER AIDE PROGRAM: Our Volunteer Aides assist staff in the daily operations of the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This program helps further develop lifeguarding skills, work habits and leadership skills as well as prepare them for Lifeguard Training. All interested youth must go thru a try-out process to be considered for the program. Tryouts will be on Friday, June 4th.

Requirements and Try-out Information

2010 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SESSIONS:
SESSION 1: June 28 - July 16 - FULL
SESSION 2: July 26 - August 13 - FULL

DAY & TIME:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FEE:
$185 per participant (includes t-shirt, boardshort and manual)

REGISTRATION:
Registration begins Monday, May 3, 2010.
Early registration WILL NOT be accepted. Please submit your completed and signed Junior Lifeguard Registration Form(s) by the following method:

• FAX to (805) 781-1102
• Mail to SLO County Parks, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
• Hand-delivering during business hours Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
• Email to adiaz@co.slo.ca.us

Questions can be directed to Stacey King at sking@co.slo.ca.us.

Other JG Program Agency Links:
Morro Bay Junior Lifeguard Program (click on program flyer)
Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program (pdf)
Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

A BIG "THANK YOU" GOES OUT TO OUR
2010 CBJG PROGRAM SPONSORS

Cayucos Lioness Club, Cayucos
Good Clean Fun, Cayucos
Friends of Lopez Lake, Arroyo Grande
Kayak Shack, Morro Bay

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PARKS
1087 SANTA ROSA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408
Phone: (805) 781-5930
Fax: (805) 781-1102
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us

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