Dewey Beach, DE
July 8 - Junior Lifeguard Program Begins
Report to the Lifesaving Station at 10:15 am.
The program runs until 11:30 am.
Participants * The Program * Photos * Registration Forms * Special Thank You's
The Dewey Beach Patrol, in conjunction with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), is proud to announce the Dewey Beach Patrol Junior Lifesaving Program. Funding for the program is provided by the Town of Dewey Beach. Much appreciation is extended to the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce for their support.
The mission of the USLA and the Dewey Beach Patrol is as follows:
"To establish high standards for open water (beach) lifeguards, to educate the public, and to promote actions intended to result in saving of human life in and around the marine environment."
The Dewey Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguarding Program is designed to target ages 6 to 16. The program will include regular sessions being held on Tuesday and Thursday, dates will be announced. The program will begin promptly at 10:30am and will end at 11:30am each day. Individuals interested in participating in the program will report to the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station located on Dagsworthy Street and the Beach. Participants should report each day (rain or shine) with bathing suit, towel, and a sweat suit. There is no charge for the program, however donations are greatly appreciated.
The following will be provided for each participant:
Delaware Certified secondary level education teach of Oceanography and Biology
BS Biology, MS Science Education
USLA certified open water rescue instructor, CPR, and standard initial first aid
21 years of open water rescue experience in training and management
The program will provide direct instruction and applied experience in the following areas:
| Lifesaving History | Lifeguard qualification and training | Communications Methods | Health, Fitness, and Safety | The surf beach |
| The marine environment | Weather and other hazards | Rescue Equipment | Public Relations | Drowning |
| Preventitive Lifeguarding | Water Surveillance | Aquatic Search
and Rescue
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Records and
Reports
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Components of a Rescue |
8/9/01
Dear Captain Todd and Patrol,
Thank you for such a nice program. Jessica really enjoyed and looked forward to attending junior lifeguards. She had lots of fun and learned valuable information. We look forward to next year's program.
Thank you,
Will, Hank, & Jessica Rosenburg
Dear DBP,
Thank you for taking the time from your busy days to provide our daughter, Leigh Ann, an opportunity to participate, learn, exercise and be part of a wonderful junior lifeguard program. Please accept this donation as a way of saying our thanks.
TJ & Bobbie Redefer
Dear Dewey Beach Patrol,
Thank you for making the program a good program. I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot too. I'm glad I participated in the program.
Sincerely,
Leigh Ann Redefer
