Santa Cruz Parks - Activity Guide - Summer 2024

www.scparks.com • 7 AQUATICS PROGRAMS Lifeguard Training Courses Ages 15+ can learn the skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies and earn the certification to be employed as a lifeguard in a pool environment. For more information about American Red Cross (ARC) courses, please visit scparks.com or call (831) 454-7960. Fees: $200 plus + $65 materials fee. *Note: The pre-course date is the last day before the session that you are able to comlete the pre-course assessment. September: 9/4 – 9/8 Pre-course Date: August 30 Training Dates: W 9/4 3:30-7:30pm Th 9/5 5–7pm Sa 9/7 9:30am-3:30pm Su 9/8 9am-3pm September: 9/18 – 9/22 Pre-course Date: September 13 Training Dates: W 9/18 3:30-7:30pm Th. 9/19 5-7pm Sa 9/21 9:30am-3:30pm Su 9/22 9am-3pm October: 10/2 – 10/6 Pre-course Date: September 27 Training Dates: W 10/2 3:30-7:30pm Th 10/3 5-7pm Sa 10/5 9:30am-3:30pm Su 10/6 9am-3pm October: 10/16 – 10/20 Pre-course Date: October 11 Training Dates: W 10/16 3:30-7:30pm Th 10/17 5-7pm Sa 10/19 9:30am-3:30pm Su 10/20 9am-3pm November: 11/6 – 11/10 Pre-course Date: November 1 Training Dates: W 11/6 3:30-7:30pm Th 11/7 5-7pm Sa 11/9 9:30am-3:30pm Su 11/10 9am-3pm AQUATICS PICNIC RENTAL The Covered Picnic Area, located at Simpkins Family Swim Center, is now available for reservations through our online portal. This is a great way to celebrate a birthday party with friends and family in a fun Aquatics Environment! The space can accommodate up to 35 people. The reservation includes set up and clean up times. Guest fees to the facility are not included. Admission is required for all persons who are in the facility throughout the reservation time, even if the person is not swimming. Guest entries may be paid at the drop-in rate or covered by any multi-entry swim pass. There is no requirement to purchase a multi-entry swim pass in advance. For more information or questions on picnic details please call us at 831-454-7960 Availability: Day Time of Year Block 1 Block 2 Sa Year Round 9am-12pm 12:30-4pm Su Year Round 9am-12pm - Su Seasonally 12:30-4pm