Junior Lifeguards
The Fenwick Island Junior Lifeguard Program consists of two categories:
- Junior Lifeguards
- Advanced Junior Lifeguards for those who previously participated in this program
Requirements:
All children must have had prior swimming lessons or possess adequate swimming skills. Although this program will provide some swimming techniques, this is not a swimming lesson. Children ages 9 – 15 are eligible for the Junior Lifeguard Program. Children will spend 30% in the water, 30% on the beach and 40% in instruction and stand shadow time.
Goals & Objectives:
- To promote public education regarding beach and water safety
- To promote health and fitness
- To provide training in water safety and beach skills
- To develop skills in teamwork and sportsmanship
- To develop potential future lifeguards
Junior Lifeguard Dates 2023:
All session are from 10:15 a.m.-Noon
Session 1: June 20-22
Session 2: June 27-29
Session 3: July 4-6
Session 4: July 11-13
Session 5: July 18-20
Session 6: July 25-27
Advanced Lifeguard Program Dates 2023:
All session are from 10:15 a.m.-Noon
Every Wednesday & Thursday from July 4-26
You may email your child’s application to townclerk@fenwickisland.org and make an online payment on the main page of this website or you can also mail your application along with a check to 800 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944.
