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FolsomLakeJuniorLifeguard

CaliforniaStateParks

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[MISSIONSTATEMENT]ThemissionoftheCaliforniaStateParksFolsomLakeJuniorLifeguardProgramistoprovidequalitywatersafety&environmentaleducationtochildrenages8-15.

TheJuniorLifeguardprogramintroducesyoungpeopletosafeaquaticrecreationalopportunitiesandisdesignedtoimproveyoungpeoples’physicalconditioning,understandingandrespectfortheenvironment,andtheirrespectforthemselves,andtheirpeers.

Thismissionisaccomplishedthroughactivitiesthatincludeinstructionandpracticeinopenwaterswimming,beachrunning,paddleboarding,kayaking,self-rescue,muchmore.Respectfortheenvironmentisincreasedbytheunderstandinggainedthroughdailyphysicalcontactwiththeenvironmentandthroughlectureanddiscussionofpertinentmarineandaquatictopics.Increasedrespectforthemselvesisgainedthroughtheirpersonalprogressandaccomplishments.RespectforothersisincreasedbycontactwithcompassionateInstructorsandbyworkingwithotheryouthsinateam-buildingenvironment.

Furthermore,themissionoftheFolsomLakeJuniorLifeguardProgramembracesopportunitiesforcommunityinvolvementandpartnershipsineducationalinstruction.Themissionincludesseizingspecialopportunitiesthatintroducenon-traditionalusergroupstothewondersofaquaticrecreationenvironments.

[CONTACTINFORMATION]FolsomLakeJr.GuardCoordinator:MatthewTrefry

EmailAddress:folsomjrlifeguard@parks.ca.gov

AquaticSupervisingLifeguard:RyanSteele

Email:ryan.steele@parks.ca.gov

MailingAddress:7755Folsom-AuburnRoadFolsom,CA95630

Phone:916-988-0205

[PROGRAMDATES]Sessiondatesfluctuateonayearlybasis,runningthroughthesummermonthsJune,JulyandthebeginningofAugust.PleaserefertotheJuniorGuardwebsiteat

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Folsom Lake Junior Lifeguards Websiteforcurrentsessioncalendars,tryoutrequirements,andallprogramdetails.YoumaycontacttheJuniorLifeguardCoordinatoratfolsomjrlifeguard@parks.ca.govforanyspecificquestionsyoumayhavethatarenotaddressedinthewebsite.

[PROGRAMHOURS]RegularProgramHours:9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.MondaythroughFriday.ExceptionstonormalProgramhourswillbeannouncedforfieldtripsandotherspecialevents.

CaliforniaStateParksisnotresponsibleforstudentsoutsideofscheduledprogramhoursandactivities.Parentsareresponsiblefortheirchildrenimmediatelypriortoandimmediatelyfollowingscheduledprogramhours.ParentsareexpectedtobepromptatdroppingoffandpickinguptheirJuniorLifeguards.

*Pleasedonotparkinhandicappedparking,redzones,doublepark,orleavecar unattendedinaloadingzonewhenpickingupordroppingoffchildren.LawEnforcementwillstrictlyenforceallparkingregulations.ParkingpermitswillbehandedoutafterthecompletionofJGtryouts.JuniorGuardswillbegiventheirpermitsonthefirstdayofinstruction.Permits are only valid Monday through Friday for the session the student is enrolled in for pick up and drop off only.

Parking permits must be displayed upon park entry and clearly displayed within your vehicle while parked.

[PROGRAMLOCATION]TheFolsomLakeJuniorLifeguardProgramisheldatBeals PointinGranite Bay,CA.Exceptionstothenormalprogramlocationwillbeannouncedforweatherchanges,fieldtripsandotherspecialevents(fieldtripscheduleandinformationwillbehandedoutonthefirstdayofJG’s).

[PROGRAMFEES]TUITION

$450foronesession(Session1and2)

• Foreachconsecutivesession,thereisa$50discount(SessionI=$450,SessionII=$400)

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We do not offer reduced rates for partial sessions. Furthermore, we do not allow 'split sessions'. Your child may attend Session One, Session Two, or both sessions.ThetuitionfeesincludeaJuniorLifeguarduniformt-shirt,a Junior Lifeguard patch, a Junior Lifeguard Rashguard, lectures,instruction,beachactivities,andcertificateofcompletion(tobegivenattheendoftheprogram).Thecampingtripistheonlyeventthatwillrequireadditionalexpensesoutsideofwhatweprovide.Thiscanincludefood,water,andcampingsupplies.Campsitefeesforthistripareincludedinthetuition.

[AGEREQUIREMENTS]TheagerequirementforJuniorLifeguardsis8-15yearsofageonthefirstdayofinstruction.Someofthetrainingwillbeinonelargegroup;however,thekidswilloftenbedividedintothreesmallergroups.Thegroupsareprimarilybasedonage;butstrength,abilityandconfidencearealsoconsidered.Generally,13-15yearoldsareinthe“A”Group,12-13yearoldsare“B’s”,8-11yearoldsare“C’s”.

Note:AchildmayonlybemovedupordownintoadifferentagegroupattheCoordinator’sdiscretion.Thisis determinedonacasebycasebasis.

[INSTRUCTORS]TheJuniorLifeguardProgramistaughtbyprofessionalStateParkLifeguardsandspecially-trainedsupportpersonnel.TheLifeguardshaveextensiveexperienceandrigoroustraininginopenwaterrescue,beachsafety,firstaid,andCPR.TheInstructorsalsohaveteachingandinterpretationexperiencewithchildrenandseveralguestlecturersareutilizedtosharetheirknowledgeandexperienceswiththeJuniorLifeguardstofurtherenhancetheirlearningexperience.

Safetyandeducationwhilehavingfunareourprimaryobjectives.Thesupervisionlevelfollowsthestatewidestandardratioof20studentsto1paidJr.LifeguardInstructorattheabsolutelowestlevelofsupervision.Toaddtothis,therewillalsobeJuniorGuardAssistantsaidinginsupervisionaswellastheCoordinator,ParkRangers,SupervisingPermanentLifeguardandmanybeachLifeguards.

ThefollowingarethenamesandtitlesoftheJuniorLifeguardManagementStaff:MatthewTrefry:JGProgramCoordinator/LifeguardIISamantha Henkel: JG Program Coordinator/ Senior Park AideRyanSteele:StateParkPeaceOfficer/LifeguardSupervisor

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[JUNIORLIFEGUARDASSISTANTS]Wearelookingforyouths13-16yearsofagewhowouldliketoparticipateintheJuniorLifeguardAssistantProgram(youngerassistantsmaybeapprovedbyinstructorstaff).PreviousJuniorLifeguardexperience,strongswimmingskills,andmaturityarerequired.Assistants must have at least one year of prior experience as a Junior Lifeguard prior to trying out for an assistant position.

JuniorLifeguardAssistantshelptheInstructorswithvarioustasksto keep the program running smoothly from providing extra supervision, to setting up games, or reviewing lecture material with the Junior Lifeguards. Assistants are expected to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes later (8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.)MondaythroughFriday.TheassistantslearnLifeguardspecificjobskillsandreceiveintroductoryLifeguardtraining.

JuniorLifeguardAssistantProgramshavesuccessfullypreparedyoungpeopleforSeasonalLifeguardemploymentandhavehelpedproducesomeofthefinestLifeguardsinthestate!MandatoryAssistanttryoutsandinterviewswill be scheduledsometimebeforetheProgramstarts.In exchange for their work as an assistant, assistants will receive a 100% tuition scholarship for the session they are assisting in.

Assistant Tryout consists of the following:

1. 500 yard open water swim in 15 minutes

2. 100 yard run - 300 yard swim - 100 yard run in 15 minutes

3. Interview

Potential assistants should email the coordinator in advance of the tryout to express interest in the position. Furthermore, interview skills will be assessed so it is important to come prepared for a formal interview with a resume and appropriate attire.

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TheJuniorLifeguardProgramisnota“learntoswim”school.Therefore,prospectivestudentsarescreenedatatryouttesttoseeiftheyhavetheminimumskillsneededtobenefitfromtheJuniorLifeguardProgram.

Theinstructorsapproveachild’sskilllevelbaseduponsuccessfulcompletionofthetestaswellasthechild’sswimmingcompetenceandconfidence.

*PleaseunderstandthatachildmayphysicallycompleteallphasesoftestingandstillmaynotbeacceptedintotheJGProgram.TheInstructorsapproveayouth’sskilllevelbaseduponswimmingability,competence,andconfidence.Thisisdoneforthesafetyofthechild,aswellasthesuccessoftheprogram.

Tryouttestdatesarepostedtothewebsiteeachyearinearlyspringpriortothestartoftheprogram.Thechildrenwillberunningandswimmingoutofthelakeeverydayintheprogramtherefore,theymustbeabletosuccessfullytryoutinthesameenvironment.

Thetryouttestconsistsofthefollowing:

1. 150 yard open water swim (pass/fail)2. Swim10yardsunderwater(pass/fail)3. Treadwater3minutes(pass/fail)

*Note:Allstudentsenteringtheprogrammustsuccessfully completethetestingprocesstobeeligiblefortheprogram(NOEXCEPTIONS). Returning Junior Lifeguards who have participated in the program the previous year do not need to complete a tryout for the following year. Participants who had a lapse in participation will need to re-qualify in a tryout test.

[THE JG TRYOUT TEST]

[ENROLLMENT]EnrollmentintheJuniorLifeguardProgramisona “firstcome–firstserved”basis.Studentsareconsideredenrolledintheprogramoncetheirinformationhasbeensuccessfullysubmittedandaccepted.Theemailconfirmationyoureceiveafteronlineenrollmentisyourtuitionreceipt.DuetotheProgram’spopularity,bothsessionshaveatendencytofillquickly.Enrollment may be revoked due to failure to complete the tryout test.

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Alimitedamountoftuitionassistanceisavailable.Ifyourchild,orthechildofsomeoneyouknow,cannotparticipateintheJuniorLifeguardProgramwithouttuitionassistance,pleasecontactusregardingascholarship.Tuitionassistanceisavailableonafirstcome,firstservebasisduringregularenrollmentperiods.Formoreinformation,pleasecontacttheJuniorGuardCoordinator.

*Note:IfyouoryourbusinessisinterestedinmakingadonationtoourJuniorLifeguard Program,pleasecontactus.

[REFUNDPOLICY]• Thereisa$50.00feeforcancellationsmadepriortothefirstdayofinstruction.• Studentsmaydropfromtheprogramatanytimepriortothecompletionofthesecond

weekofinstructionandreceivea50%refundoftuition.Aftercommencementofthefirstdayofinstructionoftheprogram'sthirdweek,norefundswillbemade.

• Injuriesduringtheprogramthatprecludesthestudent'sfurtherparticipationinactivitieswillbegivenapro-ratedrefundbasedupontheremainingnumberofdaysintheprogramincludingthedateofinjury.

• Thereisnorefundoftuitionforstudentsthataresuspended(1-3)daysorforstudentsthatareexpelledfromallfurtherprogramactivitiesfordisciplinaryreasons.

[UNIFORMS]

Werequirestudentstowearauniformforteamcamaraderieandsafety.TheuniformsallowtheInstructorstomonitortheJuniorGuardsanddistinguishthemfromotherchildrenonthebeach.JuniorGuardsmustweartherequireduniforminordertoparticipateintheProgram.

[TUITION ASSISTANCE]

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UniformitemscanbepurchasedonlinethroughyourReserveCaliforniaaccountorinpersononthebeachduringregularJGhours.ThisisthesameaccountyoucreatedtoregisteryourJuniorGuard.Foryourbenefit,wesellonlyhighqualitymerchandiseatornearwholesaleprices.Taxisincludedintheprice.AllproceedsgodirectlybackintotheJuniorLifeguardProgram.

JGUniformPick-Up:Uniformorderswillbedistributedat the start of the program.Itisrecommendedthattheuniformsarepurchasedasearlyaspossibleassizestendtosellout.

InstructorUniforms:Jr.LifeguardInstructorsaredistinguishedfromassistantsandstudentsbytheofficialCaliforniaStateParkredLifeguarduniformswimtrunks/swimsuitsandLifeguardpatch,anavybluet-shirtwiththeofficialCaliforniaStateParkLifeguardemblemwiththeInstructortitleacrosstheirback.

JGAssistantUniforms:TheJuniorLifeguardAssistantsarerequiredtowearthesamenavyblueswimshortsandareissuedayellowAssistantT-shirt.

[JUNIORLIFEGUARDITINERARY]

9:00–9:30Rollcallandstretching(rollcall,announcements,notesfromparents,removebeachhazards,sunscreenapplication,stretchingandpreparingforthedailyworkout.)

9:30–10:45DailyPT(variouscorestrengtheningtechniques,jumpingjacks,push-ups,distancerunning,swimmingandpaddling,andsprintexercises.)

10:45–11:00Snacktime,dryoffandprepareforthedailylecture

StudentRequiredUniform:TheJuniorLifeguardrequireduniformisthenavybluet-shirtwiththeJuniorLifeguardlogo(includedinthecoursefees)andanavyblueswimsuit.Navybluesweatsarerecommendedforwarmthoncoldmornings,andespeciallyfortheSantaCruzTrip.Pleasewriteyourchild’snameontheoutsideofhisorheruniformandallotherpersonalgear.

CostofUniformItems:

• Navybluet-shirtwithJGlogo(oneincludedwithregistration)$15• RedRashguardwithwhiteJGlogo(oneincludedwithregistration)$20• NavybluehoodedsweatshirtwithJGlogo$30• NavybluesweatpantswithJGlogo$20• NavyblueboardshortwithJGpatchsewnon$25• Backpack$35• Hat$15• JGPatch$5

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*Note:AnychangesoftheProgram’slocationwillbeaccompaniedbyanemailseveraldayspriortothechange.Pleasecheckyouremailformoreinformation. The only exception being unforeseen changes due to weather conditions such as extreme heat or smoke due to local fires.

AllJuniorLifeguardsneedtoreporttoBeal's PointStateBeachat9:00amandwillleavethebeachat3:00pm.Parentsandguardiansareresponsiblefortheirchildrenafter3:00pm!

*NOTE:Fieldtripdaysmayhavedifferentreportingtimesandlocations.Fieldtripinfowillbemadeavailablebeforethetrips.

Participation:AllJG’sareexpectedtoparticipateinallactivities,unlesstheyhaveavalidnotefromtheirparentssayingotherwise.Refusaltoparticipatemayresultinthechild’sremovalfromtheProgram.Kidsshouldbeontime,infulluniform,andpreparedforafulldayonthebeach(i.e.–sand,sun,fog,coldweather,coldwater,exercise,lectures,etc.)&JG’snamesshouldbeclearlywrittenonallgear.

[DAILYSCHEDULE/CALENDAR]Asessioncalendarwillbepostedtoourwebsitepriortothestartofeachsession.Pleasereaditcarefullyasthelocationofourprogramchangesduringfieldtripsandotherspecialdays.Alsobeawarethatthedailyscheduleistentativeandsubjecttochangeduetounforeseencircumstancessuchasinclementweather,dangerousconditions,hazards,andtheschedulesofourguestlecturers.

11:00-12:00Dailylecture(dailylecturetopicsincludelakesafety,environmentalawareness,lakerecreation,swiftwater/coldwatersafety,first-aid,CPRandlifesavingtechniques.)

12:00–12:45LunchTime(bringyourownsacklunchtoeatonbeach)

12:45–1:30Circuittrainingorbeachcompetitions(beachgamesincludingwaterflags,beachflags,soccer,kick-ball,thefamous“death-ball”,competitivecircuitsandotherteamgames.)

1:30–1:45LectureReview(repetitionisyourmemoriesbestfriend!)

1:45-2:30Freetime!!!!(JG’swillgettousealltheJuniorGuardequipmentunderthesupervisionoftheirInstructorsincludingsafeuseofsoftsurfboards,kayaks,ballsandallotherJGequipment)

2:30–3:00Beachclean-upandParentPick-up(pickupalltrash,pickupallpersonalbelongings,helpcleanandputawayallJGequipment,leavebeachcleanerthanhowwefoundit&gohometorestupforthenextday!)

[JUNIOR LIFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS]

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*Pleasenote:TheintentofdisciplineatJG’sistogaincompliancewhileinstructingthestudentofacceptableformsofbehavior.Accomplishingthisrequireseffortonthepartofboththestudent, staff,andparents/guardians.

SafetyisaprimaryconcernatJG’s,andassuch,failuretoadheretoprogramrulesand/orstaffrequestswillnotbetolerated.Astudentwhofailstofollowtherulesnotonlydisruptsthesmoothandsafeoperationoftheprogram,butcandiminishtheoverallenjoymentandeducationofotherstudents.Therefore,California State Parkshasdevelopedthefollowingasitsdisciplinepolicy.

Attendanceistakentwicedailyforaccountability.Pleasenotifyusifyourchildwouldbeabsentformorethanthreedaysinarow.

[BEHAVIORALEXPECTIONS&DISCIPLINE]TheFolsomLakeJr.LifeguardProgramstrivestohaveapositiveimpactandcreateasafeandsoundenvironmentforitsyoungparticipants.Inorderforthistooccur,studentsmustexhibitbehaviorthatdemonstratesarespectfortheprogram’srules,ourstaff,otherstudents,andourequipmentfacilities.

Examplesofexpectedbehaviorsincludebutarenotlimitedto:

- RespectofInstructorsandotherstaff- Respectofotherstudents;noshoving,hittingorinsulting- Respectofthefacilities,equipmentandpropertyofothers- Cooperationwithothersandgoodsportsmanship- Followingallsafetyrulesandallinstructions- Listeningquietlytodirectionsandannouncements- Notbeingdisruptiveduringprogramlessonsandactivities- Activelyparticipatinginregularprogramactivities

[PARTICIPATIONINACTIVITIES]STUDENTSAREREQUIREDTOPARTICIPATEINALLREGULARJGPROGRAMACTIVITIES!!!

Parentsshouldbeawarethatrigorousphysicalexerciseandlakeswimsarea dailypartoftheprogram.Refusaltoparticipatemayresultinremovalfromtheprogram.Ifastudentisunabletoparticipateincertainactivities,thestudentmustgiveanote(fromaparentorguardian)tooneoftheInstructorsfirstthinginthemorning.

[ATTENDANCE]

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- Fighting

- Truancy

- Cheatingonrunsand/orswimsandlying

- Unlawfulornon-consensualtouchingofanotherperson

- Vandalismofequipmentoffacilities

- Safetyviolations

- OtherconductwhichbringsdisrespecttotheJGprogramorCaliforniaStateParks

*Pleasenote:Majorfirsttimeincidentsmayprogressthestudentdirectlytosteps3,4or5.Studentswhoreceivealevel4or5disciplineresponsewillnotreceivearefundfortheirparticipationintheprogramandmaybedisqualifiedfromparticipatingintheprograminthefuture.Examplesofmajor(level4or5)incidentsincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

- Insubordination/disrespectingthestaff

Progressive Steps of JG Program Discipline Step 1 – Verbal warning and counseling: When a minor discipline incident occurs, the student will be counseled and given a description of the behavioral change that is required. Examples of incidents related to step 1 can include failing to follow instructions and/or failure to adhere to general program rules. Step 2 – Time out, physical fitness reprimand, or loss of privileges: If subsequent or more serious incidents occur, the student may be asked to “take a time out”, “take a lap”, and/or perform a series of pushups. For more serious incidents, a student may be asked to sit out for the duration of an activity such as “free play”, in addition to the previously mentioned actions. *Please note: A “time out” is a 5-10 minute period that the student spends quietly reflectingon the incident; a “lap” is a supervised swim or run of reasonable distance; and a “series ofpushups” is one or more sets of push-ups within the ability level of the student. Like alldiscipline situations at JG’s, incidents in this category will include a verbal counseling and adescription of the appropriate/expected behavior.Step 3 – Parent Contact: If a series of discipline situations occur, or in the event of a seriousdiscipline incident, the child’s parent or guardian will be contacted. The intent of a parentcontact is to enlist the help of the student’s parent or guardian in order to correct thebehavior.Step 4 – Suspension: A student who continually disregards rules or instructions will besuspended for 1 day. If this occurs, the parent or guardian will be advised as to when thechild can return to the program and what steps will be taken if the child fails to improve.Step 5 – Expulsion/Termination from the JG Program: If the child’s behavior remainsunacceptable, then the parent or guardian will be informed and the child will be droppedfrom the program.

[SPECIALACCOMMODATIONS]ProspectivestudentsdesiringspecialaccommodationsorservicesundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActmustnotifytheProgramsupervisoratleastsixty(60)dayspriortothestartoftheProgram,orassoonasreasonablypossible.

[NOTICEOFNONDISCRIMINATIONPOLICY]TheCaliforniaStateJuniorLifeguardProgramadmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,nationalorethnicorigintoalltherightsandprivileges,programsandactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheprogram.Thestatedoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorethnicorigininadministrationofeducationalpolicies,scholarships,athleticandotherprogram-administeredprograms

[COMMENTS&SUGGESTIONS]Yourcomments,suggestions,inputandideasonourprogramarewelcomeandgreatlyappreciated.Pleasefeelfreetoemailtheprogramleadersanytime!Feedback surveys are sent out at the end of each session.