Junior Lifeguards Camp
Teaches ocean safety, first aid, and rescue techniques to aspiring lifeguards at Doran Beach.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Sonoma County Regional Parks summer camps page, which lists various day camps, including the Junior Lifeguards Camp (evidence: 'https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/play/camps/summer-camps'). The camps are operated by Sonoma County Regional Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website details different camp themes, age ranges, and registration information, confirming they are day camps. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it found in the ACA directory search. Information regarding specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff was not explicitly stated on the general summer camps page. Social media handles for Sonoma County Parks were found on their main website, including Instagram (@sonomacountyparks) and Facebook (sonomacountyparks). The website does not provide a history section to determine years of operation for the camp program specifically.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Junior Lifeguards Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Address: 201 Doran Beach Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923, USA
- Phone: (707) 565-2041
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Junior Lifeguards Camp
- What ages does Junior Lifeguards Camp accept?
- Junior Lifeguards Camp is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Junior Lifeguards Camp cost?
- Junior Lifeguards Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. Contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Junior Lifeguards Camp's hours?
- Junior Lifeguards Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Junior Lifeguards Camp?
- Junior Lifeguards Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Junior Lifeguards Camp provide lunch?
- Junior Lifeguards Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Junior Lifeguards Camp.
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