BSA Lifeguarding Course
BSA Lifeguarding Course


BSA Lifeguarding Course
Date/Time
Last Day To Register
5/22/2022
Age Requirement
Birthdate cannot be after 5/26/2007
Location
Camp Frank G Lumpkin 2818 Antioch Rd
Columbus, GA 31901, US
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Lifeguarding Course

Cost (Lodging and food paid during registration, course fee paid directly to instructor at check-in)

In council: $155 ($125 for the course and $30 for food and lodging)

Out of council $175 ($145 for the course and $30 for food and lodging)

Participants must pass the BSA 100 yard Swim test followed by the Red Cross 450 yard Swim test for a total of 550 yards (There is no time limit).

Participants

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 16

Schedule:

Thursday evening: Instructor Arrival, Pool setup. Attendees may come Thursday night so they will be ready to go in the morning.

Friday: Pool Instruction starts at 8am with CPR (in the evening after dinner) 

Saturday: Pool Instruction start at 8AM, Test (in the evening after dinner)

Sunday: Finish Pool Instruction start time 8AM with Waterfront Instruction to follow

Participant Equipment

  • Multiple towels advised.
  • Folding chair – you will be more comfortable
  • Notebook and pencil/pen.
  • Insulated water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • A wide brimmed hat and Polarized Sunglasses with floating strap
  • If you have flippers and a mask that covers your eyes and nose bring it.
  • Sleepwear and
  • comfortable clothing for classroom portion of class
  • Pillows
  • Sleeping bag/sheets and blankets
  • Shower towel
  • Toiletries
  • Medicine
  • Fan (for your bunk)
  • Ear plugs (people snore)
  • Snacks that you like
  • Prescription Medicine.
  • Swimwear
    • Males: Swim trunks (you can wear a Speedo-type swimsuit or jammers underneath). A rash guard or dri fit shirt that fits snuggly for your top is recommended.
    • Females: Modest 1 or 2 piece swimsuit (not too loose, not too tight) and/or lifeguard shorts and rash guard with swimwear top and bottom underneath (3 inch inseam on shorts).
  • Closed toed shoes for camp, sandals or crocs for the pool and closed toed water shoes for the waterfront.
  • Participant Manual - electronic or printed version - DOWNLOAD HERE
Contact E-mail
Cost
$30.00 per In-Council
$50.00 per Out of Council

George and Jo Jeter Scout Service Center
1237 First Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: 706-327-2634

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