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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