About Junior Lifeguard Challenge
Gear up for our Junior Lifeguard Challenge! Your body and mind will be tested as you work together as a unified team. Learn how to save lives on land and in water. Learn rescue skills, communication skills, strength training and fitness. Grab a friend and get ready! Limited to 12 participants each week.
Learn how to respond to emergencies in and around the water. Campers will receive instruction on how to perform lifesaving CPR, various water rescues for active and inactive victims, and how to render basic first aid. All skills are taught by experienced Menlo Swim and Sport Lifeguards in a safe, fun, and challenging scenario-based format as individuals and in small groups working together.
Prerequisites
Age 9 – 14 (by the first day of camp)
Demonstrate continuous 75 yards of freestyle with side breathing
Tread water for one minute
Submerge and swim 10 feet under water
Safety Protocols For COVID-19
Childcare facilities, summer camps and other educational or recreational institutions or programs providing care or supervision for children are open to all children and are allowed to operate. This summer Menlo Swim & Sport will be following the current county and state Covid-19 protocols and guidelines.
Additional Info
Our “Camp Welcome Letter” will be emailed the Friday before Camp starts with a breakdown of the daily schedule you can expect from us at Camp Menlo Junior Lifeguard. You can view the Welcome Letter here.
Location
The camp is hosted by Menlo Swim and Sport at the beautiful Burgess Pools facility. Activities for Camp Menlo may take place in either of two pools. One is a 25-yard, 11-lane competitive pool that is heated to 80 degrees. The second is a 25-yard, 6-lane rim-flow warm pool used primarily for instruction that is heated to 87 degrees and has a large shallow area. The Burgess facility also has third pool, which is a baby pool for ages 6 and under, heated to 86 degrees.
More about the Facility. View a map to 501 Laurel Street in Menlo Park.
Schedule & Pricing for Junior Lifeguard Challenge
June 12-16
June 19-23
June 26-30
July 3-7*
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31 – August 4
August 7-11
*Camp on the week of July 3-7 will NOT have Camp on July 4th. This week will be discounted*
Half Day Camp
| Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $430 (1 week Camp) |
Kid Check: Check-In/Check-Out Policy
We are excited to use KidCheck again this summer! KidCheck is a secure electronic check in/out system that will add a level of convenience and safety to the process. Prior to your first day at camp please download the KidCheck App (iOS/Android) and visit the KidCheck website to create a profile.
Additional Info
Our “Camp Welcome Letter” will be emailed the Friday before Camp starts with a breakdown of the daily schedule you can expect from us at Camp Menlo Junior Lifeguard. You can view the Welcome Letter here.
Camp Menlo Cancellation Policy
More than 4 weeks from camp start date: $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No penalty for moves within Camp Menlo.
2-4 weeks before camp start date: 50% refund for any cancellation. No penalty for moves within Camp Menlo.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
No refunds, credit or make-ups for missed days.
For any questions regarding our Cancellation Policy, please visit Policies/FAQ’s.
Policies and Frequently Asked Questions
Policies
Camp Menlo Cancellation Policy
More than 4 weeks from camp start date: $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No penalty for moves within Camp Menlo.
2-4 weeks before camp start date: 50% refund for any cancellation. No penalty for moves within Camp Menlo.
Within 2 weeks of camp start date: No refunds, moves, or changes.
No refunds, credit or make-ups for missed days.
Conduct and Safety
The camp is directed by a year-round professional staff who focus on quality, safety, enjoyment, efficiency, and value. The head coach is an experienced aquatics instructor/coach with a skill emphasis on childhood development. The head coach is assisted by counselors with experience in promoting safe and fun activities. The well-being of each camper is our primary concern. Campers are under constant supervision by the camp director, head coach, or counselors.
Safety Protocols For COVID-19
Childcare facilities, summer camps and other educational or recreational institutions or programs providing care or supervision for children are open to all children and are allowed to operate. This summer Menlo Swim & Sport will be following the current county and state Covid-19 protocols and guidelines.
FAQ
Q: My child needs to be accompanied by an adult aide. Can they attend Camp?
A: Yes, absolutely! We would love to have your child join us. Please email our customer service team as soon as possible with the aide’s name to start the clearance process.
The aide will complete a LiveScan background check and we need to receive the clearance prior to the first day of camp. Aides accompanying campers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
Q: Can my child check themselves in and out of Camp?
A: Campers 12 years of age and older or campers that have siblings in camp 12 years of age or older may check themselves in and out of camp with your authorization. This authorization is given in the questionnaire section of the camp registration process. A parent must be present for check-in on the first day of camp.
Q: I was added to the waitlist for Camp. What happens Now?
A: If a spot opens up in your desired camp, you will receive an automatic email from our registration system (communications@perfectmind.com) asking you to confirm or decline the spot. You have 24 hours to respond. After that time, you will be removed from the waitlist.
Q: Do you have any all-day camps?
A: We are currently running morning and afternoon half day camps. However, you are welcome to sign your child up for both the morning and afternoon session during the same week. We will provide supervision for the 30-minute break between sessions. You’ll just want to make sure to send your camper with a nutritious lunch.
Q: How do I cancel my Camp registration?
A: You can cancel online or with one of our customer service team members. First, please note the cancellation policy that you agreed to at the time of registration that’s listed above in our Policies.
To cancel your registration online:
- Login to your PerfectMind account
- Navigate to the family member enrolled in the camp
- Go to Schedule then click “List View”
- Find the session that you would like to cancel and scroll over actions on the right hand side
- Click Withdraw and follow the prompts to finish the cancellation process.
Please email our customer service team if you have any questions.
KidCheck FAQ
Q: Does my spouse/partner or other guardians need to create a KidCheck account too?
A: Yes, but do not have them add the child onto their account. Once your spouse/partner or other guardians create their KidCheck account you should add them onto your account (the account with the child) as a Guardian.
Q: Why can’t my spouse/partner or other guardians just add the child onto their account?
A: Since KidCheck doesn’t collect personal information like the child’s social security number, your direct relation to the child, or other guardian’s direct relation to the child, or to you, the system won’t recognize the child on separate accounts as being the same child.
Q: The parent of another child and I will be taking turns dropping off or picking up our kids. How do we set this up in KidCheck?
A: First you both will create your separate KidCheck accounts and add only your own child onto your accounts. Then you will add them as a guardian on your account, and they will add you as a guardian onto their account.
Q: I’ve added my child and they are listed in the “Kids” tab but it says “You have not been authorized for any children”. Why is that?
A: Under the “Kids” tab there are two sections. The first section is “My Kids”. Under this section any child you add to your account will show and since they are your kids you automatically have authorization for them. The second section is “Kids I’m Authorized For”. This section will show the kids of other parents that have added you as an authorized guardian for their kids. If you are planning on picking up or dropping off kids other than your own and do not see their names listed under the “Kids I’m Authorized For” section, you need to contact their parent and ask them to add you as an authorized guardian for their child.
Stay In Touch!
We know that when you sign up for Camp it is still a long ways away. During that waiting period, we want to make sure that you are kept up-to-date on anything and everything Camps related. From the history of our program, to virtually meeting the key members running the camp, we want you to feel included and informed coming into Camp Menlo at Burgess Pool in 2023.
Camp 2023 Emails
February – A History of Camp Menlo
March – Meet the Head Crew!
April – Water Time
May – Camp Leads
June – Welcome Letter Info & KidCheck Info
June – Official Welcome Letter!