Our South Walton Fire District will host a Junior Lifeguard Program from June 18th through July 18th. The program is designed to help promote and develop our future lifeguards, to foster good sportsmanship, to enable youth to meet other people with similar interests, and most importantly, TO HAVE FUN!

Five (5) week program activities will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning June 18, 2013 and ending July 18, 2013. Daily activities will be divided into two sessions:

Morning session for 9, 10 and 11 year olds (9:00 am until 11:45 am)
Afternoon session for 12, 13, 14, and 15 year olds (12:15 pm until 3:00 pm)

Activities will commence daily with a team meeting at Ed Walline Beach Access. The South Walton Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards. Program participants will be instructed in many aspects of beach and water safety and environmental topics.

Registration is limited, and a swimming ability must be met prior to participating in the program. All participants should be able to swim using proper freestyle form with correct breathing (face in the water) and stroke skills:

— 9-11 years old must be able to swim 100 yards FREESTYLE in 4 minutes or less
— 12-13 years old must be able to swim 150 yards FREESTYLE in 5 minutes or less
— 14-15 years old must be able to swim 200 yards FREESTYLE in 6 minutes or less
— All participants must be able to tread water for a minimum of 1 minute

For more info, visit www.swfd.org or download the registration package now:

2013 Junior Lifeguard Program Enrollment Package