What ages does Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard accept?

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard cost?

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard's hours?

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard?

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard provide lunch?

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 11–14

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard

Elk Grove Aquatics Center · $200/week

The Cosumnes Community Services District offers a Junior Guard specialty day camp focused on water safety, swimming skills, and lifeguard duties for ages 8-14.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Summer Day Camps page, which details various camp offerings, including the Junior Guard Specialty Camp. The CSD is a municipal entity, indicating the camp is run by a local government parks and recreation department. The Junior Guard camp is described as a day camp for ages 8-14, focusing on water safety, swimming skills, and basic lifeguard duties, with activities like CPR/First Aid, rescue techniques, and water games. The website lists contact information for the CSD and provides details on registration, camp locations, and general camp policies. Social media links for Instagram (@cosumnescsd) and Facebook (CosumnesCSD) are present on the CSD's main website.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 9355 East Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone: (916) 405-5600
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard

What ages does Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard accept?: Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard cost?: Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard's hours?: Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard?: Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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 Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard provide lunch?: Specialty Camp - Jr. Guard 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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