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Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1

Folsom · $124/week

Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards offers a day camp program for youth aged 8-16 focusing on aquatic safety, rescue techniques, and environmental stewardship ...

▌ Editor's read The Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards program is a day camp operated by California State Parks, specifically the Folsom Sector. The program is designed for youth aged 8-16, with different age groups participating in various activities including aquatic safety, rescue techniques, first aid, CPR, and environmental education. The website (parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30335) details the program's focus on developing skills and knowledge for future lifeguards and promoting water safety. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards' are limited, but general reviews for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area average 4.7 stars from over 10,000 reviews, with many praising the natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The program is clearly government-run, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language about staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic 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

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 9–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 7755 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630
  • Cost notes: $495 for 4-week summer program. $50 sibling discount. $10 registration fee. Tuition assistance is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1

What ages does Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 accept?
Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 is open to children ages 9–15. 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 Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 cost?
Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 publishes $124/week for the standard session. $495 for 4-week summer program. $50 sibling discount. $10 registration fee. Tuition assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1's hours?
Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1?
Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 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 Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 provide lunch?
Folsom Lake SRA Junior Lifeguards - Session 1 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.

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