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2026 Summer Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 at 12pm!
Junior Lifeguards is a program for children aged 11-14 that will provide participants with an understanding of the skills required to become a pool lifeguard by emphasizing fun and physical fitness through a variety of activities.
The program is physical in nature as participants will practice in-water rescue skills, complete swim workouts for their gauged skill levels, receive stroke refinement from instructors, participate in dry-land calisthenics and challenges, and play a variety of team-building games. Additionally, participants will have educational presentations from a variety of community partners.
For detailed information, see Parent Information Packet below.
Upon successful completion of a test out and written exam, participants will also earn their American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification, valid for two years!
Prerequisites:
- Must be 11-14 years of age by first session date
- Must complete the following in-water pretest:
- Swim front crawl (freestyle) for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the side
- Step into deep water from the side, submerge, and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater
- Tread water for one minute using arms and legs
Class Fee:
- $250
Location:
2026 Session Dates:
The dates specified below are the in-person meeting dates for each session. To be certified, participants must be able to attend all dates in a class session.
June 2026
At Idlewild Pool
In-person meeting dates:
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Monday, June 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, June 16 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, June 17 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, June 18 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Monday, June 22 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, June 23 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, June 24 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, June 25 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Friday, June 26 from 8:30am-1:30pm
July 2026
At Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center
In-person meeting dates:
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Monday, July 6 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, July 8 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, July 9 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Friday, July 10 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Monday, July 13 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, July 14 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, July 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, July 16 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Friday, July 17 from 8:30am-1:30pm
July 2026
At Idlewild Pool
In-person meeting dates:
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Monday, July 27 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, July 28 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, July 30 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Friday, July 31 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Monday, August 3 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Tuesday, August 4 8:30am-1:30pm
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Wednesday, August 5 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Thursday, August 6 from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Friday, August 7 from 8:30am-1:30pm
Parent Resources:
For more information, email CapeceA@Reno.Gov.
