Junior Lifeguard Club
Dive into the excitement of our Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC)! Calling all water-loving kids aged 8-17 who can swim a confident 25 meters and tread water for 2 minutes. JLC goes beyond ordinary ‘swim lessons’ and offers an exhilarating challenge for kids who are passionate about water safety and swimming. Not only will participants refine their strokes and become better swimmers, but they will also acquire crucial lifesaving skills. It’s the perfect program for young, aspiring lifeguards of the future, where serious fun meets serious preparation.
To ensure the safety of participants and instructors, ALL participants must have successfully completed Lifesaving Society’s Swimmer 4 prior to registering for JLC.
Prerequisite Guide: Learn about the skills your child should have before enrolling in each level to ensure the best fit for their swimming journey: Rookie, Ranger, JLC – Progression Chart
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB
What to Expect During Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC):
Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) is an exciting program designed to challenge and enhance the swimming skills of participants. Here’s what to expect:
1. Skill and Stroke Development: The class, typically consisting of 24 participants, is split into three groups, allowing for focused instruction. Each group will spend about 40 minutes working on stroke and skill improvement, focusing on core swimming techniques like Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and Breast Stroke. This is an excellent opportunity for participants to refine their form and get extra practice with their main strokes.
2. Lifesaving Skills: The remainder of the class is dedicated to learning essential lifesaving skills, such as item retrievals, treading water/eggbeater, diving, rope throws, throwing assists, in-water towing, and completing obstacle courses. These skills are vital for water safety and are taught in a fun, engaging environment.
3. Caregiver Involvement: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay at Vecova during the lessons and watch from the bleachers. This gives them a chance to observe their child’s progress while ensuring the child remains safe and engaged.
4. Intermediate Swim Level Required: Please note that this program is designed for intermediate swimmers. The skills and activities taught in JLC require a solid swimming foundation. For safety reasons, participants must meet the required skill level to ensure they can keep up with the demands of the program and avoid posing a risk to themselves or others.
5. Aquatics Career Pathway: JLC is also a great program for children and youth interested in pursuing a future career in aquatics. The lifesaving skills taught in JLC provide an excellent foundation for those considering a lifeguard or swim instructor path!
Drop-in Rates & Schedule
With classes for every age and ability, you’ll find something for every body here. Whether it be: Swimming Lessons, Gentle Fitness Classes, Mom & Baby Classes, Aqua Fitness Classes, or Social & Community Classes- we have something for you.
Registration & Facility Guidelines
Registration occurs on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can register in person, by phone or online. All registrations must be paid in full at the time of registration.
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