Those interested in becoming lifeguards can take the first step by enrolling in one of the YMCA’s new Junior Guards programs. The programs provide an introduction to basic lifeguard and leadership skills training. Two summer sessions are available and take place at the Simi Valley Family YMCA and the Yarrow Family YMCA (in Westlake Village).
Participants learn water safety, hands-on CPR, first aid, emergency response and small craft and open water safety. Classes are three times a week. An Intro to Junior Guards program is for ages 9 through 12 years old and a Junior Guards program is for ages 13 through 15.
The first session is June 16 through July 12. The second session is July 14 through August 2. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Before participants can register, they must pass a swim evaluation.
For more information and to sign up for a swim evaluation, go to
www.sevymca.org/junior-guards. For questions, email Simi Valley Family YMCA,
simiaquatics@sevymca.org or Yarrow Family YMCA,
yarrowaquatics@sevymca.org.
Those interested in becoming lifeguards can take the first step by enrolling in one of the YMCA’s new Junior Guards programs. The programs provide an introduction to basic lifeguard and leadership skills training. Two summer sessions are available and take place at the Simi Valley Family YMCA and the Yarrow Family YMCA (in Westlake Village).