Junior Lifeguard Camps (JLC)
Serious FUN … that is our Junior Lifeguard Camp in a nutshell. Junior Lifeguards will be introduced to the 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program (Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol).
Junior Lifeguard
- Learn about lifesaving and lifeguarding
- Experience lifeguarding in a camp atmosphere
- Make friends and have a great time
- Get fit and strive for personal bests
- Begin to progress through the 3-level Swim Patrol program and prepare for Bronze Star
Registration is Open Now
Required
- Must be 9 – 13 years old
- Must be able to swim at least 25m
- Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes
What to Bring
- At least (1) swim suit
- Due to the physical nature of these courses, it’s recommended that candidates wear a one-piece bathing suit or well-fitting swim trunks.
- A couple of towels
- It’s beneficial to have more than (1) towel in order to stay warm and dry in-between swims.
- Swim Goggles (strongly recommended)
- Borrowing goggles from our ‘lost & found’ is not recommended for health & safety reasons.
Includes
- Cafeteria Lunch (Daily)
Dates & Times
Summer 2025
Please Note
Drop-Off time is 8:30 – 8:45am in the Field House
Pick-Up time is at 4:15 – 4:30pm in the Field House.
| Week | Camp Dates |
|---|---|
| Week #1 | Mon June 30 – Fri July 4 |
| Week #2 | Tues Aug 5 – Fri Aug 8 |
No Session
On Tuesday, July 1
Time
- 8:30 – 4:30pm
Cost
- $360
Early/Late supervision is available as an ‘add-on’ during registration for $25/week
Early supervision runs from 8:00 – 8:30am and Late supervision runs from 4:30 – 5:00pm.
Location
- Boardroom on the 3rd Floor of the Athletics Centre
Important Notes
- Arrivals for this course should should check-in at the Welcome Centre Desk in Alumni Hall
- Note: Lot 5 parking is not Free
- Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes before the start of the class
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
- Lockers are available for use (day use only).
- We recommend that candidates bring clothes/valuables etc. to the pool-deck in a gym bag or back-pack for safe-keeping.
- Parents/spectators are not permitted to remain on the pool deck during the camp. However, the pool gallery on the 3rd floor will be open.
For Camps
- A full cafeteria LUNCH IS INCLUDED with our March Break and Summer Lifesaving Camps.
- No outside food is allowed inside the dining area.
Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options.
Participants are encouraged to bring SNACKS and will be given breaks throughout the day to grab food/water.
Please keep in mind that Carleton Pool is a nut-free zone
For those not familiar with the Carleton Campus, see this map: Campus Map The POOL is in the Athletics Centre (AC) – 2nd Floor, which is attached to Alumni Hall (AH) and the Field House (FH).
Self-Sign out for older candidates (12yrs +) is an option
If you are interested, Instructors & the Camp Supervisor will have a Self-Sign Out Sheet at check-in that will require the signature of a parent/guardian on DAY ONE. Self-Sign Out sheet can be completed in advance and brought with your child during the first day.