Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training
Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training offers a specialized day camp for aspiring lifeguards, focusing on water safety, rescue techniques, and CPR/First Aid c...
▌ Editor's read The Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training camp is offered by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The website, parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps, loads successfully and lists various camps, including the Lifeguard-in-Training program. This program is designed for participants aged 15 and older, focusing on water safety, rescue techniques, and providing certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The camp operates as a day camp, with a weekly cost of $70. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor could it be found in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising well-maintained facilities and diverse program offerings, though specific reviews for the Lifeguard-in-Training camp were not readily available. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks, nor does it list social media handles directly on the camp page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training 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
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Address: 2900 NE 12th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
- Phone: (954) 828-5383
- Cost notes: Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 per session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training
- What ages does Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training accept?
- Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training is open to children ages 11–15. 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 Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training cost?
- Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training publishes $70/week for the standard session. Residents: $280 per session. Non-Residents: $490 per session. After-Hours Care: $40 per session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training's hours?
- Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training?
- Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training 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 Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training provide lunch?
- Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard-in-Training 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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