2012 Summer programs start the week of June 18. Complete information will be in our Late Spring brochure, due to be mailed to homes March 15-17. As soon as that brochure is out, we will begin registration for:
Registration for New Guards, ages 6-11, will begin Monday, April 9, during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS
The Capitola Junior Lifeguard program is a very active, physically challenging, competitive program which provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of ocean water safety, first aid, lifesaving, fitness, and good sportsmanship. Jr. Guards are required to swim or be involved in ocean-oriented activities every day, so they must be comfortable swimming in the ocean before enrolling in the program. All Jr. Guards (ages 9 & up) will be required to pass a swim test on the first day of the program; they must be able to swim 100 yards (about 4 lengths of a pool) under 2:30 minutes without help and be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. Little Guards (ages 6-8) must be comfortable in the ocean, willing to submerge their head/face in the water, and able to tread water. Swim lessons prior to enrolling in the program are highly recommended. Junior Guards who are unable to pass the swim test may be dropped from the program. Activities include; open water swimming, paddle boarding, body surfing, surfboard riding, races, mock rescues, beach and water games, calisthenics and work-outs, and competitions. Program fees include instruction, official t-shirt and patch, and discounts with local merchants. Each session ends with an awards ceremony/picnic at Jade Street Park.
Session 1: June 18 - July 20; No class Wednesday, July 4
Session 2: July 23 - August 17
In the first session, ages 12-17 (and a small group of
competitive returning 11 year-olds) register for the morning, 9 am - Noon, and
ages 6-11 register for the afternoon, 1-4 p.m. In the second session, since
there are not as many older kids, we accept ages 6-11 in the morning as well as
in the afternoon.
*** JUNIOR GUARD PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Junior Lifeguard Parents Club and the Capitola Public Safety & Community
Service Foundation will be offering a limited number of scholarships for the
2012 Junior Lifeguard program. You must apply by March 2, 2012 for either Session.
Print out the application here: 2012 Jr. Guards Community Foundation Program Scholarship Application
CAMP CAPITOLA AT
JADE STREET PARK
Camp Capitola, for kids ages 6-11 (your child must be 6 before the start of the program, or entering 1st grade in September) is held at Jade Street Park and uses the outdoor environment and the Capitola Community Center to provide kids with an awesome summer experience! Activities include sports, arts and crafts projects, water games, drama productions, beach days, theme weeks, specialty camps, clubs, carnivals, and more! There is a regular daily schedule with several different types of activities going on (indoor, outdoor, arts and crafts, active and quiet games, age-specific activities, etc.), and kids can choose which activities to participate in.
Session 1 (2 weeks): 6/18-6/29
Session 2 (3 weeks): 7/2-7/20; No class Wednesday, July 4
Session 3 (2 weeks): 7/23-8/3
Session 4 (2 weeks): 8/6-8/17
For the duration of each session you can register for all-day, 1/2-day, and for morning and afternoon Extended Care. We also provide lunch-time transportation for those children who participate in both Camp Capitola and Junior Lifeguards.
Full day Camp: 9 am - 4:30 pm
Mornings only: 9 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoons only: 1-4:30 pm
AM Extended Care: 7:30 - 9 am
PM Extended Care: 4:30-6 pm