Winter Break Junior Lifeguard Sessions Offered

Jr. Lifeguards

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division is offering Junior Lifeguard classes for students ages 11-13 years during the winter holiday break, Monday through Friday, Dec. 26, 2016 through Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Classes will be held on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

The two-week program will be offered at two locations and will include training in lifesaving water skills, First Aid, and CPR techniques, while improving their health and fitness. There is no cost to participate.

Participants must register in person with a parent or guardian, and must be able to complete a 100-yard swim non-stop within three minutes.

Upcountry Pool (Pukalani) session registration: Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ph. (808) 572-1479.

Shiraishi Pool (Kahului) session registration: Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ph. (808) 270-7410.

This program is offered by the Maui County Aquatics Division on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/aquatics.