Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2
Bellevue Parks & Recreation offers a Junior Lifeguard Camp for ages 11-14, focusing on water safety, rescue skills, and CPR/First Aid certification.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Bellevue Parks & Recreation camps page, which lists various summer camp offerings, including the Junior Lifeguard Camp. This camp is designed for ages 11-14 and focuses on water safety, rescue techniques, and includes CPR and First Aid certification. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a municipal program, it is operated by the City of Bellevue Parks & Recreation department. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While background check language is not explicitly stated on the general camp page, municipal parks departments typically have such policies. Google reviews for 'Bellevue Parks & Recreation' show a rating of 4.4 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @bellevueparks on Instagram and 'BellevueParks' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2
- What ages does Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 accept?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2 cost?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2's hours?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2 provide lunch?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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 2 compare to other aquatic camps in Bellevue?
- Junior Lifeguard Camp - Session 2 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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