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Title: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 27, 07, 04:37:03 PM
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 02, 07, 07:20:37 AM
Today's the deadline.

Has anyone responded or are Wrightwood kids going
another year without swim lessons?
  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: MerlinsPage on Mar 02, 07, 07:45:20 AM
Is there a training program in the Wrightwood area for those who are interested? My 17 year old is interested, and has a great personality for it.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: KW on Mar 02, 07, 09:27:17 AM
The only lifeguard training class I found does not offer the Water Safety Instructor certification. Plus, I called the Parks and Rec from the above post and they said you have to already have all that documentation and certification to apply.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: mal on Mar 02, 07, 10:14:13 AM
Hey Folks,

My son is planning on taking the American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard course April 9-13 out at Edwards AFB through the Oasis Aquatic Center since they also need lifeguards for their pool over the summer.  He wants to work as a lifeguard at the Methodist Camp this summer and will be 16yrs in May, just in time.

If you want to call them at 661-275-2267 to see about signing-up, they are taking down info and will let us know how much it will be as soon as it is finalized; approx $75.  Its about an hour drive and I may be willing to help carpool. 

mal
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Ricki on Mar 09, 07, 02:19:46 PM
Where do these swimming lessons take place?
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 09, 07, 02:23:31 PM
Wrightwood Methodist Church Camp if they find lifeguards.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: tlc on Mar 11, 07, 08:41:58 AM
Perhaps the American Red Cross will schedule a class where the nearest indoor pool is - Phelan perhaps?
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on Mar 11, 07, 10:33:26 PM
When and how do we confirm that the Methodist Church Camp WILL have swim lessons?

I know my son took lessons several years ago there and the lessons were terrific....but do they have it every summer and I have missed them?????
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: snwbnny on May 04, 07, 05:22:16 PM
Does anyone know if they found lifeguards? Are there going to be swim lessons? And how do we get info for them?
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 04, 07, 07:12:12 PM
I sure would like to know as well !  Anybody know???? ???
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: ChattyCathy on May 04, 07, 07:33:00 PM
My daughter has a few more Sundays of lessons to be a lifeguard and will be working at the Country Club.  I don't know where the other students will be working, but the class has been going on for a couple of months now.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 04, 07, 09:26:47 PM
I wrote to the Parks & Rec guy a few weeks back. Here's what he said:

We received one app for WSI and one for lifeguard. My prospect for WSI decided last week he did not want to work the summer so I'm back to square one. However, the manager @ the Methodist camp has a WSI prospect so we may have it covered.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 28, 07, 08:23:27 PM
Any update on this topic?  Did the Methodist Camp get a life guard?

Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 28, 07, 08:31:13 PM
Yes the program is supposed to proceed!
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Suhijita on May 29, 07, 09:28:17 AM
OOH! where do we sign up??
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 29, 07, 02:43:11 PM
oh, oh is right

Who, what, when & where can we get info?  Anyone have the camp # handy?

Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 29, 07, 02:48:41 PM
(760) 249-3453
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 30, 07, 12:42:44 PM
The camp doesn't have any info and is only letting Parks & Recreation use the pool.

Any additional info call 249-3205 ask for Ivett (sp?).

I have tried several times calling that number today and no answer.  Will post my findings when I get through for ya all.

Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 30, 07, 12:52:03 PM
Yevette (sp?)  is on vacation this week.
I'll contact the Parks & Rec guy from the county.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 30, 07, 01:16:30 PM
Thank you very much!!!!
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 30, 07, 02:28:54 PM
Here's what I was I found out:

See the ad in tomorrow's paper. I don't have particulars other
than sign-ups in mid-June at the old Fire Station and to start on 7/2.
Yvette will be back first of next week. 
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 30, 07, 10:05:49 PM
Thanks so much Wrightwood...great news!
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: makgirl on Jul 23, 07, 08:41:54 AM
Hmmmm, wonder if swimming lessons at the camp are cancelled today?  Yvette at fire station is not in until 12:30 and there is no answer at the camp yet.  I will post something if I find out....
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: makgirl on Jul 23, 07, 09:16:10 AM
No lessons today, but they may continue the rest of the week in the rain if there is no lightning.  Camp phone: 249-3453
Title: Swim Lessons
Post by: snwbnny on May 19, 08, 04:06:39 PM
I know last year the Methodist Camp did swim lessons. Does anyone know if they will have them again this year? How do we sign up? When do they typically start? Thanks for any info!
Title: Re: Swim Lessons
Post by: Suhijita on May 19, 08, 04:18:37 PM
Call the fire station? They handled it last year.  ;)
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Wrightwood on May 19, 08, 09:31:15 PM
Yes snwbnny the program is scheduled for this year.

Call the Fire Station at (760) 249-3206 during working hours.
Ask for Yvette.
 
Title: Re: Swim Lessons
Post by: Elk on May 20, 08, 07:31:55 AM
I know last year the Methodist Camp did swim lessons. Does anyone know if they will have them again this year? How do we sign up? When do they typically start? Thanks for any info!

If the Methodist camp is not holding swim lessons... my kids have taken lessons at Cal State San Bernardino. It is a very good program with an excellent, caring staff. My youngest will be taking lessons there again this year.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: Suhijita on May 20, 08, 07:53:58 AM
I was thinking of going the Cal State route as well. However, with the gas prices, I would want to have a carpool situation in place.

From their website it looks like today is the day to get registered:

Registration for CSUSB Recreational Sports Summer Learn to Swim Lessons has begun at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.  8 half hour group lessons for youth 4 years and above are only $40 if you register before 5/20/08.  Private lessons and semi-private lessons are also available.  For more information and to download the registration form please visit our Learn to Swim web page.

http://www.csusbrecsports.com/aquatics/learn_to_swim

or call  (909) 537-BFIT
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: snwbnny on May 20, 08, 07:59:31 AM
Anyone who used the p&r lessons at the camp last year -- was it a good program? The one we took through Victorville last year was not that great and my kids are still scared of the water. Just wondering if this one is worth it or not. I don't really want to have to drive down the hill.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: makgirl on May 20, 08, 08:21:21 AM
The program at the camp last summer was great!  I understand the gal that taught the classes last year left the area.  She was good with the kids.  I would HIGHLY recommend it if it is taught this year.

The best part was the family "free swim" on Fridays!
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: budnett on May 20, 08, 07:55:57 PM
My son has gone to the swim lessons at camp last year and one time prior.  The are terrific lessons and I highly recommend.  Note, lesson are not always provided so inquire with them to see if they will have them this summer or not.

My son has also had swim lessons at the Country Club...but I don't recommend for the younger kids... because the water is just to cold and all they want to do is get out!  Plus, I just feel it's better to learn in a pool than a lake starting out.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: snwbnny on Jun 21, 08, 05:16:17 PM
Has anyone else gotten any info on if they are doing the lessons this year? I tried calling a couple times and Yvette was not there. I spoke to someone else and she didn't think they were. She was supposed to have Yvette call me back but I never did hear anything.
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: ChattyCathy on Jun 21, 08, 08:28:14 PM
There are swim lessons at the Country Club
Title: Re: Lifeguard & Aides Needed for Swim Program
Post by: snwbnny on Jun 21, 08, 09:59:32 PM
Yah, my 5 year old won't get into a lake to swim. He's nervous about swimming as it is - not seeing the bottom won't help. Besides, we're not members. Thanks though.