2 Summer Sessions
  
Change from last year!
1st Session (June - July) 9am-2pm
 
2nd Session (July - August) 9am-2pm
  
 
 
 
Age Groups
 
 
AA
16-17 year olds
  
 
A
14-15 year olds
  
 
B
12-13 year olds
 
 
C
9-11 year olds
 
History of the Junior Lifeguard Program
The Castaic Lake Junior Lifeguard Program is run by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Lake Lifeguards. Established in 1990, it has grown into one of the most successful summer children’s programs in Los Angeles County.
The program offers a wide range of activities for children ages 9 to 17. These activities include swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and training in lifeguard skills. In addition to these activities, participants are also taught skills in Basic Lifesaving, CPR, First Aid, and Search and Rescue. All sessions are taught by highly trained Lake Lifeguards, overseen by our Junior Lifeguard Program Director. One of the program’s main objectives is to instill self-confidence in each individual through knowledge, discipline and a competitive atmosphere as well as increase physical fitness for those taking part in the program.
    1. Started by LA County Beaches Back in 1938 with 10 participants
    2. Castaic started program 1991 by Michaele Scholz
    3. In 1992 Bonelli by Tracy Hild and Santa Fe by Jeff Halbe
    4. Grown from 20 participants to 400 at Castaic
    5. Previous Directors = Michele Scholz, Tracy Hild, Pete Moore, Towner Douglas
    6. Current Director: Manny Barriors

MISSION STATEMENT:
            “We, as lifeguards, are here to provide a water safety program that offers children a fun and constructive opportunity to promote a healthier lifestyle and a possible opportunity for professional employment in their future.”