Junior Lifeguard Camp
Grades 7 - 10
If you love to swim and care about the safety of others, we invite you to train to be a Junior Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor! Throughout the week you will gain the confidence and knowledge to volunteer as a YMCA Jr. Lifeguard and apply for a lifeguard position at 16 years old! This program grades combines education with recreation; learn both the technical skills of lifeguarding and the interpersonal skills to work with members and guests. Participants will learn about water safety, swim instruction, lifeguard skills, and leadership on the pool deck while building self-confidence. Pre-requisite: Program participants must be patient, calm and safety-focused. Please plan on demonstrating the following water skills the first class: Tread water for 2 minutes, swim 200 yards of varying strokes and perform a dive to a 10 foot depth.
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Weekly Fee:$265 FM / $305 CM (Wrap Around Camp an additional $50 FM / $65 CM per week)
Week of July 2: $210 FM / $240 CM (Closed July 4)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Dates | Location |
|---|---|
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July 2-6 |
Sammamish Community YMCA |
| July 9-13 | Bellevue Family YMCA |
| July 16-20 | Coal Creek Family YMCA |
| July 23-27 | Bellevue Family YMCA |
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Aug 6-10 |
Bellevue Family YMCA & Sammamish Community YMCA |
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Hours:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellevue Family Y | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue |
| Coal Creek Family Y | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle |
| Sammamish Community Y | 831 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish |
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Wrap Around Camp provides supervised activities and structured programs before and after camp hours. Wrap Around Camp is available for an additional fee.
Wrap Around Camp Fees:
$50 FM / $65 CM
Week of July 2: $40 FM / $55 CM (Closed July 4)
FM= Facility Member, CM=Community Member
| Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Locations | Address |
|---|---|
| Bellevue Family YMCA | 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue |
| Coal Creek Family YMCA | 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle |
| Sammamish Family YMCA | 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish |
Wrap Around Camp & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Hours:
7:00 am - 9:00 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Register for Junior Lifeguard Camp
Register Online:
Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
Register by Mail or In Person:
Simply download a reservation form, fill it out and mail it or bring it to your local Y branch. Instructions are provided in the PDF.
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Download a Reservation Form PDF
(register by Mail or In Person)
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