Day 1 - Monday:
Know the Water, Know Yourself
Focus: Personal safety, awareness, and beach-to-pool safety basics
Activities:
- Fun rescue relay games
- Intro to water safety flags and hand signals
- Voice contact rescues and the appropriate approach.
- How to stay safe in strong currents – using the pool to simulate real-life situations
Day 2 - Tuesday:
Lifeguard Skills – On Duty!
Focus: Lifeguard-style rescues and teamwork
Activities:
- Lifeguard races: timed swims - head above water
- Hands-only CPR demonstration with trainers
- Practice non-contact rescues and land-based assists (e.g. reaching and throwing techniques)
- Rescue rotation drills: scanning, safe entry, and response timing
Day 3 - Wednesday:
Dive Into Adventure
Focus: Underwater confidence and trying new skills
Activities:
- Try-a-Snorkel or Try-a-Dive taster session (subject to availability)
- Underwater object hunt in the shallow end
- Fins and masks relay – combining speed, control, and underwater movement
Day 4 - Thursday:
Hero Day – Team Challenge!
Focus: Teamwork, rescue scenarios, and wrap-up
Activities:
Junior lifeguard obstacle course – combining skills from the week
Team rescue scenario challenge – plan and carry out a safe response
End-of-week review and recognition
