Pool Guards

The Santa Cruz County Parks Little Guard program will provide your child with an understanding of the skills required to become aquatically proficient by emphasizing fun and physical fitness through a variety of activities specifically aimed at children ages 5 & 6. All the sessions will consist of conditioning activities on land, swimming lessons and activities either in the Warm Water Pool or Splash Down pool (both heated to 88 degrees), lifeguard demonstrations and special activity days. For full details on this program please see the 2023 overview document in the section below.

The Santa Cruz County Parks Junior Guards program will provide your child with an understanding of the skills required to become aquatically proficient emphasizing fun and physical fitness through a variety of activities. Under the supervision of our qualified and experienced instructors, your child will practice the skills necessary to become a successful lifeguard. All the sessions will consist of conditioning, lifeguard instruction and special activity days. Conditioning will include swimming, running, calisthenics and team-building games, in addition to other physical activities. For full details on this program please see the 2023 overview document in the section below.

The Junior Lifeguard Volunteer Program is designed for teens ages 14-16 who want to develop their leadership skills and gain valuable work experience while volunteering with the Pool Junior Lifeguard Aquatics Camp!
Please reach out to swim center staff at kelli.rogers@santacruzcounty.us.