St Johns County Junior Lifeguard Program

Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, Josh Romaine, informed local Historic City News reporters that camp dates and registration details for the 2015 Junior Lifeguard program have been announced.

St Johns County Fire Rescue will hold camp registration in conjunction with program tryouts which are scheduled for dates in April and May at the Solomon Calhoun Pool; located at 1300 Duval Street in St Augustine.

“The purpose of the St Johns County Junior Lifeguard Program is to increase self-confidence and promote safe behavior in the aquatic environment,” Romaine told Historic City News.  “During the program, each student will be challenged to have fun, become more confident in the water, and learn respect for themselves and each other.”

Students will be registered for the program on a first-come basis after successful completion of the tryout.  Prospective campers must bring registration paperwork and payment to the tryout in order to reserve a spot in the summer sessions.

Throughout the course, safety is our primary consideration.  Students will acquire a wide range of skills including first-aid, CPR, and rescue techniques.

Camp Times: Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm

2015 Session Dates:

• Session I: June 15 – 19
• Session II: June 22 – 26
• Session III: July 6 – 10

Maximum of 20 students per session

Location: Classes will meet at Marine Rescue Headquarters near the St Johns County pier at St Augustine Beach; next to Fire Station 7.

Requirements: Open to boys and girls ages 9-17. Applicants must possess a basic swimming ability and be able to pass the following skills assessment.

• Swim 100 yds.
• Swim under water for 10 yds.
• Tread water for 5 minutes

Registration and Tryouts:

Will be held at the Solomon Calhoun Pool; located at 1300 Duval Street in St Augustine

2015 Tryout Dates:

• April 12th at 3PM
• April 18th at 10AM
• April 25th at 10AM
• May 2nd at 10AM
• May 17 at 1PM

Registration:

After successfully completing the swim qualification, completing the registration paperwork, and submitting payment, participants will be registered on a first-come basis on the scheduled tryout dates.

Enrollment Fee: $150 for all Junior Lifeguard Participants. Each additional child will receive a $5 discount, and each additional session will receive a $5 discount.

Checks Payable:  St Johns County Fire Rescue