L.E.T.S. Guard
A junior lifeguard program for ages 11-14, focusing on water safety, rescue skills, and leadership.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation youth programs page, which lists the L.E.T.S. Guard program. This program is described as an introduction to lifeguarding and water safety for youth, offered at various recreation centers. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA. The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation has a strong online presence, including an Instagram handle @cityofhenderson and a Facebook page 'cityofhenderson'. While specific staff ratios or background check policies for this particular program are not detailed on the page, municipal programs typically adhere to city-wide employment and safety standards. The program is clearly a day program, focused on skill development rather than overnight stays. Google reviews for 'City of Henderson Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with city services.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
L.E.T.S. Guard is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: Varies
- Address: 240 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015, USA
- Phone: 702-267-4000
- Cost notes: USD. This is a job shadowing opportunity.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about L.E.T.S. Guard
- What ages does L.E.T.S. Guard accept?
- L.E.T.S. 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 L.E.T.S. Guard cost?
- L.E.T.S. Guard doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. This is a job shadowing opportunity. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are L.E.T.S. Guard's hours?
- L.E.T.S. Guard runs Varies. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs L.E.T.S. Guard?
- L.E.T.S. 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 L.E.T.S. Guard provide lunch?
- L.E.T.S. 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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