SLO County Parks encourages strong, young swimmers 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!

Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguards Session II - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Discover Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program (1-week program, youth ages 8-11)

Last Revised: July 25, 2011

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 receive a standard uniform that MUST BE WORN EACH DAY! Sweatshirts will also be available at an extra charge.

EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits are required as the water temperatures can range from 55-65 degrees throughout the summer.

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 Junior Lifeguard 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. Requirements and Try-out Information for Volunteer Aides

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2011
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD REGISTRATION

SESSIONS:
SESSION 1: June 27 - July 15 (no class on July 4)
SESSION 2: July 25 - August 12 

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

2011 FEE:
$195 per participant

REGISTRATION:
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-deliver during business hours M - F, 8am-5pm
• Email to adiaz@co.slo.ca.us

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
In an effort to assist new and continuing Cayuocs Beach Junior Lifeguard Program participants, the local chapter of Surfrider Foundation, with the assistance of San Luis Obispo County Parks, will be awarding up to $1200 in CBJG scholarships. The assistance comes from the Jesse King Memorial Paddle Race Fund and the Ken Harmount Pier to Pier Paddle Fund.

Scholarship Application period begins Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8am and ends Friday, May 20, 2011 at 12:00pm. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A SESSION AT THE TIME YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. No Exceptions. Discover Junior Lifeguard Program participants are not eligible.

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2011
DISCOVER CAYUCOS BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

The Discover Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguards program is designed for youth ages 8 - 11 who are interested in or have not participated in the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This one-week program will give the participant an opportunity to see what our regular Junior Lifeguard Program is about. Scholarships are not available for this program. Each session will be limited to 30 participants so sign up early!

SESSIONS:
SESSION I: June 20 - June 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm  
SESSION II: August 15 - 19, 9:00am - 12noon - Registration Deadline is - Friday, July 29, 2011  

PROGRAM DAYS & TIME:
SESSION I: Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SESSION II: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

2011 FEE:
$95 per participant

REGISTRATION:
Early registration WILL NOT be accepted. Please submit your completed and signed Discover Cayucos Beach 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-deliver during business hours M - F, 8am-5pm
• Email to adiaz@co.slo.ca.us
  

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Questions regarding either of the Cayucos Beach Junior Lifeguard Program can be directed to Steve Nadolski at snadolski@co.slo.ca.us or by phone at 710-2643.

Other Junior Lifeguard Program links:
Morro Bay Junior Lifeguard Program
Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program (PDF)
Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

A BIG "THANK YOU" GOES OUT TO OUR
2011 CBJG PROGRAM SPONSORS

3Ink Screenprinting, Morro Bay
Cayucos Lioness Club, Cayucos
Central Coast Stand Up Paddle Board, Morro Bay
Good Clean Fun, Cayucos
Friends of Lopez Lake, Arroyo Grande
Kayak Shack, Morro Bay
Morro Bay Harbor Patrol, Morro Bay
Ocean Front Pizza, Cayucos
One Way Board Shop, San Luis Obispo
Surfrider Foundation, Morro Bay
Schooners Warf, Cayucos

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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