Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1
The City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services offers a Junior Lifeguard Camp designed to introduce participants to lifeguarding skills and water safety.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services summer camp page, which lists various camps including the Junior Lifeguard Camp. This camp is a day program, run by a municipal parks department. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the municipal ownership suggests adherence to public safety standards. The City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @bellevueparks on Instagram and BellevueParks on Facebook, both active with camp-related content.
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given aquatic program.
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: 12–15
- Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 9600 SE 11th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost notes: $300 for residents, $320 for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1
- What ages does Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 accept?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 cost?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1's hours?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 runs 12:00 PM - 4:30 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 - Session 1?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - 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 Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - 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.
- How does Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 compare to other aquatic camps in Bellevue?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 1 is one of 6 aquatic camps in Bellevue 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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- Bellevue Parks & Community Services - Junior Lifeguard Camp · Bellevue · Ages 12–15 · $300/week
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