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July 18, 2008
Shelley Szafraniec, APR
Community Information Specialist

VOLUSIA COUNTY JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS HOST LOCAL KIDS AT BEACH

Members of the Volusia County Junior Lifeguard program are hosting children from the Holly Hill, Port Orange and West Volusia Police Athletic Leagues for water safety instruction during the week of July 28. Approximately 50 children are participating daily from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through Friday, August 1, at Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet.

During the “Healthy Kids Camp” week, children receive free lessons and information on water safety, swimming and paddling techniques and marine ecology. They also have time to surf and boogie board and enjoy snacks and lunch. The week’s activities end with a lifeguard competition from 9 a.m. - noon Friday, Aug. 1, when the children will put into practice what they’ve learned all week.

Sponsored by the Volusia County Beach Patrol, more than 500 children have enjoyed the week-long excursion to the beach since 1997.

“The goal of the Healthy Kids Camp is to take youths from around the county and teach them basic water safety and appreciation of the unique environment we have at the beach,” said Capt. Scott Petersohn. “These are children who normally would not get this opportunity. Our hope is the next time they are around water they are safer.”

For more information, please call the Volusia County Beach Patrol at (386) 239-6414.

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