ELK CREEK RECREATION AND LEISURE BOARD
2017 SPRING PROGRAMS
The Elk Creek Recreation and Leisure Board is comprised of appointed members from the municipalities of Girard Township, Girard Borough and Lake City Borough as well as members from the Girard School District and one Member at Large. A paid Director is in charge of running the programs. The focus of the Board is to coordinate and facilitate programs for youth as well as adults in the area to participate in.
LIFEGUARDING( must be 15years) *( CPR INCLUDED)* ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE * Cost: $ 185 Site: GHS Pool / Health Room Days: Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Dates: March 27, 28, & 29 & April 3, 4, 5, 2017 Time: 3:15 – 7:15 p. m. Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard? Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ ll learn teamwork, rescue & surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR / AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes first aid, professional-level CPR and AED in one certificate. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards; Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object- return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point; Exit the water without using a ladder or steps Instructor: Emma Jones Sign Up: March 1 @ GHS Cafeteria 6-7 p. m.
LIFEGUARDING – RECERTIFICATION Cost: $ 140 Site: GHS Pool / Health Room Day: Saturdays Dates: April 1 & 22 Time: 8 a. m.– 4p. m. This course is designed to review the lifeguarding skills and core knowledge points required to recertify in lifeguarding. Prerequisite: Current Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Note: If the certificate is expired, participants must take the full Lifeguarding course. Students must bring mask and book.*( CPR INCLUDED)* ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE * Instructor: Emma Jones Sign Up: March 1 @ GHS Cafeteria 6-7 p. m.
GATOR SWIM TEAM Cost: $ 80 / Child Site: Girard Borough Pool Time: 8 – 11 a. m.
( Depending on Age) Day: Monday – Friday Dates: June 19 – July 28 This program focuses on the all levels of the swimming, whether it beginner to advanced. Athletes will be able to foster a foundation for the sport, the importance of technique, as well as a sense of competition. The goal of our program is to provide a fun experience for kids, while keeping them active and involved. * Must be able to swim length of the pool unassisted * Coaches: Megan Carrig & Kelly Drushel Sign Ups: May 9 @ GHS Cafeteria 6-7 p. m.
SWIM LESSONS * Minimum age is 6 Months * Cost: $ 45 / Child Site: GHS Pool Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 5:30- 8 p. m.( 1 / 2 Hr Lessons; times depends on level) Dates: April 18 – May 11 Swim Coordinator: Becca Turner Sign Up: April 12 @ GHS Cafeteria 6-7 p. m.
OPEN SWIM Cost: $ 2 / Child $ 3 / Adult Site: GHS Pool Day: Saturdays Time: 4 – 6 p. m. Dates: January 7 – April 29 Lane Swimming Available All children must be accompanied by an adult
POOL PARTIES
Cost: $ 130- Residents * $ 150- Non-Residents * * Plus $ 30 deposit Site: GHS Pool Dates: February – May 2017 Call to check availability
LITTLE GRIDDERS CHEERLEADERS ONE DAY CAMP-MUST PRE-REGISTER Day: Saturday Date: April 15 Site: GHS Cafeteria Age: K – 7th Grade Time: 9 a. m. – 12 p. m. Cost: $ 25 including lunch
& t-shirt Sign Up: March 1 @ GHS Cafeteria 6-7 p. m.
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