YOUTH/KIDS PROGRAMS
Junior Lifeguard Training
Babysitter Training
CPR & First Aid Certification
Camp Programs
Kids Fitness
Swim Lessons and Youth Stroke Clinic
* Programs are open only to Residents and Annual Pass Holders of the JCP CDD.
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Junior Lifeguard Training is a program that teaches water safety and the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard. The program will cover the prevention of aquatic accidents, response in an emergency, fitness and swimming skills, leadership and professionalism skills, and more. This program will build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course.
This is not a lifeguard course and will not certify participants to be a lifeguard.
Junior Lifeguards, ages 13-15, are able to volunteer time and labor to receive volunteer hours. To earn these hours the Junior Lifeguards will aid Lifeguards in opening/closing procedures and other duties and responsibilities of lifeguarding.
Course fee: $140
Participants must be between the ages of 10-15.
Each session is limited to 10 participants.
To participate in Junior Lifeguard Training, the following skills must be demonstrated on the first day of the program:
2008 PROGRAM DATES
Ages 10-12 years old
Session 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday June 16 – June 27 10:00am – 12:00pm
Session 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday July 14 – July 25 10:00am – 12:00pm
Session 3: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday August 11 – August 23 10:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 13-15 years old
Session 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday June 16 – June 27 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Session 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday July 14 – July 25 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Session 3: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday August 11 – August 23 12:30pm – 2:30pm
*Dates are subject to change.
Registration:
Open registration is being held at the JCP Aquatic Complex and Recreation Office. Registration forms, payment, and proof of JCP CDD card holder status will be accepted in person upon registration. Pre-payments are required. Program fees are non-refundable.
Click the link below for a registration form. Please bring in all pages that are printed off.
Junior Lifeguard Training Registration Form
Programs Director
Ashley McVeagh; amcveagh@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
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Babysitter Training
Babysitter Training Course
The babysitter training course, from the American Red Cross, will teach you everything you will need to be a great babysitter. As a Red Cross trained babysitter, you will gain confidence and valuable skills that will impress parents. The Babysitter Training Course is designed to teach boys and girls ages 11-15 about the responsibilities of babysitting. The course teaches infant and child (birth to age 8) CPR, accident prevention, diapering, feeding and emergency first aid. Students will also learn how to choose age appropriate games and toys, and how to prepare for a job as a babysitter. Students will receive babysitting training certification cards, which expire one year after issue.
Course fee $80
| Session One | March 22 |
| Session Two | May 17 |
| Session Three | July 29 |
| Session Four | August 30 |
Babysitter Boot Camp
A two-day adventure designed to teach boys and girls ages 11-15 about the responsibilities of a babysitter. Students will learn Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid, babysitter skills and how to prepare for a job as a babysitter.
Sessions may also include a special guest speaker from places like the Police and Fire Departments, Poison Control or Drug Education. Upon successful completion of the training, students will receive certifications in Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid and Babysitting.
Course fee $120
| Session One | April 23 & 25 |
| Session Two | Sept 20 & 21 |
Registration:
Open registration is being held at the JCP Aquatic Complex and Recreation Office. Registration forms, payment, and proof of JCP CDD card holder status will be accepted in person upon registering. Pre-payments are required. Program fees are non-refundable. Program dates are subject to change.
Click the link below for a registration form. Please bring in both pages that are printed off.
Babysitter Training Registration Form
Programs Director
Ashley McVeagh; amcveagh@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
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CPR & First Aid Certification
Saturday, July 26
9:00am - 4:00pm
At the Julington Creek Recreation Office
Course fee: $65.
This American Red Cross certification course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illness and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive two certificates: Adult, Child, and Infant CPR (valid for one year), and First Aid Basics (valid for three years).
This course is open to participants ages 13 and older.
This program requires prepayment and preregistration. All forms and payments will be accepted in person at the Julington Creek Aquatic Complex or Recreation Office.
No refunds, credits or cancellations. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Classes are contingent upon meeting a minimum number of participants.
NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS:
We suggest that you wear comfortable clothing to the class, since you will be working on the floor. A 30 minute lunch break will be included. It is recommended that participants bring their own lunch because participants will not be able to leave the teaching facility for lunch.
Programs Director
Ashley McVeagh; amcveagh@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
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Camp Programs
Camp programs are open to children 6 to 11 years old.
Summer Camp Adventure
Camp Adventure is returning to JCP this summer!
There are 10 one-week sessions, June 16 to August 21, Monday-Friday each week. Hours are from 8:30am-4:00pm.
Extended day hours, 4:00pm-5:30pm, will be available at an additional cost of $2.50 per half hour.
Participation is limited to 35 children per session.
Summer Camp Adventure Registration:
Open registration will begin March 24 at the JCP Recreation Office from 9:00am-5:00pm.
*Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis.
A list of program dates, times, fees, activities, and much more can be found at the Camp page.
Child Watch Director
Maria Gunther; mgunther@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
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Kids Adventure Circuit Class
Fitness fun for kids! This class will teach children about coordination, flexibility, teamwork, and relaxation.
This youth friendly class utilizes hurdles, medicine balls, core trainers, jump ropes, and agility ladders. Come ready for a challenging workout focusing on strength, balance, and flexibility. We will cool off with water relay activites!!
Classes offered Tuesdays
Ages 7-15 9:30am-10:15am
For more information on fitness programs please go to the Fitness page.
Fitness Director
Kim Harless; kharless@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
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Swim Lessons and Youth Stroke Clinic
Swim Lesson and Youth Stroke Clinic Registration:
Date: April 16th
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Aquatic Complex
*Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis.
For more information on dates, prices, and class/clinic descriptions please go to the Aquatics Page.
Aquatic Directors
Laura Callahan; lcallahan@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633
Jennifer Ferguson; jferguson@jcpcdd.org; Rec. Office: 287-2633