Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–17 · $402/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–17

SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool

Sava Pool · $402/week · ★ 4.2 (209 reviews)

Junior Lifeguard program at Sava Pool focusing on water safety, swimming skills, and rescue techniques.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's activity search page, where the Jr Lifeguard camp at Sava Pool is listed. The camp is a day program, running for one week, and is priced at $402. As a program of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, it is owned and operated by a municipal entity. Social media handles for the department are @sfrecpark on Instagram and 'sfrecpark' on Facebook. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies on the activity listing itself. The camp's description emphasizes water safety, swimming, and rescue skills, suggesting a focus on practical aquatic education.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool 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: 8–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Sava Pool, 2699 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
  • Phone: 415-831-2700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool

What ages does SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool accept?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool 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 SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool cost?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool publishes $402/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool's hours?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool 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 SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool provide lunch?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool 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.
How does SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool compare to other aquatic camps in San Francisco?
SF Rec & Park Jr Lifeguard - Sava Pool is one of 13 aquatic camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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