Camp · Aquatic · Ages 11–14 · $150/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 11–14

Junior Lifeguard Camp

Pavilion Center Pool · $150/week

A camp for youth to learn water safety, rescue skills, and basic first aid.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Las Vegas Parks & Recreation Camps page, which lists various summer camps, including the Junior Lifeguard Camp. This camp is offered at multiple aquatic facilities, such as Pavilion Center Pool, and focuses on water safety, swimming skills, and an introduction to lifeguarding for ages 8-14. The camp is a day program, running Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Las Vegas. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the department's offerings, though specific reviews for the Junior Lifeguard Camp were not readily available. Social media handles for the City of Las Vegas are @cityoflasvegas on Instagram and 'CityofLasVegas' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Junior Lifeguard Camp 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: 11–14
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89144
  • Phone: 702-229-1100
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Junior Lifeguard Camp

What ages does Junior Lifeguard Camp accept?
Junior Lifeguard Camp is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Lifeguard Camp cost?
Junior Lifeguard Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior Lifeguard Camp's hours?
Junior Lifeguard Camp runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Junior Lifeguard Camp?
Junior Lifeguard 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 Lifeguard Camp provide lunch?
Junior Lifeguard 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.

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