Programs
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“Bridge to the Beach” Program
Lifeguards take groups of new pools swimmers to the beach for a day. Many of the participants have never been to the beach before. The activities mirror those provided to youth in the Junior Lifeguard Program and are designed to introduce youth to the ocean environment.
- “Learn to Swim- For- Free” Program
The Foundation will provide necessary funding to Learn to Swim programs to approximately 2,500 children in the 2009-2010 school year.
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Educational presentations to school childrenWe plan to make water safety presentations to school children for 2009-2010 school year.
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Public Safety Fairs, Parades & Military “Safety Stand-Down” Events
The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation will provide needed funding to participate in over 35 various parades and special events to educate the public in water safety.
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Future goalsOur future goals for 2010 include expanding the number of children served in the Learn to Swim program and Bridge to Beach effort through additional funding from special events, ongoing fundraising, grant requests, corporate support and expanding our membership.
