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Summer Adventures | Junior Fire Academy | Junior Lifeguards
Leadership in Training L.I.T. |Driver's Education | Sports Camps

Summer Teen Adventure Weeks
Grades 6-10
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm (approx.)
Camp Director: Nate Anderson
Come join us on a variety of exciting teen adventure trips throughout the summer. Teen Adventure Weeks geared toward teens that have completed the 6th grade through the 10th grade. Each trip will begin and end at the Red Morton Community Center. Most trips will depart at 10:00am and return by 5:00pm. Check-in will begin at 9:00am inside the Teen Center at Red Morton. We will have a shuttle pick up at Sandpiper Community Center at 9:30am and a 4:30pm drop off for Redwood Shores Residents. All over night trips will consist of a “Meet the Staff Night” at the Red Morton Community Center at 7:00pm on the Tuesday the week before the trip. We have a fun and exciting summer all planned out and we hope to spend it with you!

Click code to register	Trip	Fee
41.311	Adventure Week 1- FULL June 20 - June 24 Great America Raging Waters Six Flags SF Giants Game Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk	$270/$290 NR
41.312	Adventure Week 2 June 27 - July 1 Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Sky High Sports & Movies Changed itinerary Great America Raging Waters Santa Cruz Beach Party	$270/$290 NR
41.313	Adventure Week 3 July 5 - July 8 (No 7/4) No Camp Monday (Holiday) Rocket Boat & Ripleys Six Flags Marine World (9am) Raging Waters Shadow Cliffs BBQ	$230/$250 NR
41.314	Adventure Week 4 July 11 - July 15 Bowling & Movies Malibu & Cal Skate Roller Skating Loon Lake Camping (3 days & 2 Nights of camping in the high sierra’s, meals are included).	$315/$335 NR
41.315	Adventure Week 5 July 18 - July 22 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Alcatraz & Pier 39 Laser Quest / Sky High Sports Bass Tub Fishing Raging Waters	$254/$274 NR
41.316	Adventure Week 6 July 25 - 29 SF Zoo & Academy of Science Sky High Sports & Laser Quest TAG paintball Malibu Castle & Strike Bowling Beach BBQ	$260/$280 NR
41.317	Adventure Week 7 August 1 - August 5 Six Flags Magic Mountain Medieval Times/Downtown Disney Disneyland & California Adventures (2 days) Drive Home Mandatory Meeting on Tuesday, July 26 at 6pm at RMCC	$449/$469 NR
41.318	Adventure Week 8 August 8 - August 12 Raging Waters Sky High Sports & Movies SF Giants Game Great America Shadow Cliff Lake BBQ	$245/$265 NR

Junior Fire Academy
Age 11-15
M-Tu 9am-4pm/W-F 10am-4pm
7/18-7/22
$200 / $220NR • 5 classes
New Camper Register 41.301
Returning Campers
use Code: 41.302
with the Redwood City Fire Department Staff
Participants will develop a relationship with local Fire Employees while educating themselves about possible career paths in civil service jobs. Skills that will be taught include: First Aid/CPR, fire safety, EDITH (Exit Drills in the Home), use of fire extinguishers, disaster preparedness, cooking safety, obstacle course and many other fire department skills and activities. We will engage participants in interactive activities like extinguishing real fires, spraying a real fire hose, confidence challenges, and students will have an opportunity to climb the 100 ft. ladder on the fire truck. All activities will be totally optional to each student. This is a great opportunity to explore a day in the life of a Firefighter, an experience not to be missed! Bring a bag lunch Monday-Thursday, a BBQ lunch will be provided on Friday.
Location: Fire Station 9, 755 Marshall St., Redwood City

Junior Lifeguard Program
Age 12-15

STEP 1: Sign up for the Junior
Lifeguard Academy
In order to be selected onto the junior lifeguard team, there will be a mandatory Junior Lifeguard Academy training (non-refundable $20 fee) and an interview process. Attendance at the Academy is mandatory and acceptance into the Junior Lifeguard Program is not guaranteed. We recommend that you sign up for a summer session prior to attending the Academy, as spaces are limited. In the event that you do not pass the Academy, we will refund your session fee (not the Academy fee). Please choose one of the following Academy days:
Location: HERKNER POOL
NOTE: If you plan on participating in sessions 1 or 2, you must attend an Academy before June 20. Accepted Junior Lifeguards will receive a staff t-shirt and Jr. Lifeguard hat.
Please sign up as early as possible as spaces are limited.

For more information, please contact Eric Newby (650) 780-7317

Code	Day	Date	Time
61.340	Sat	June 4	10am-2pm
61.341	Sun	June 5	10am-2pm
61.342	Sat	June 11	10am-2pm
61.343	Sun	June 12	10am-2pm
61.344	Wed	June 15	10am-2pm
61.345	Fri	June 17	10am-2pm
61.346	Sat	June 18	10am-2pm
61.347	Sun	June 19	10am-2pm
61.348	Sat	June 25	10am-2pm
61.349	Sun	June 26	10am-2pm

STEP 2:Become A Junior Lifeguard
This hands-on training for age 12-15 year olds will provide real job experience in Redwood City’s Aquatics Programs. Applicants must have prior swim experience, have an interest in working with young children and pass the Junior Lifeguard Academy.

Throughout the summer you will…
• Participate in Team Building and Personal Skills Training
• Work with the Redwood City Lifeguard team
• Assist with Swim Lessons along side a Certified Lifeguard
• Gain valuable Lifeguard Experience
• Learn about rescue equipment, techniques, and water safety
• Assist in Pool Maintenance
• Have a lot of Fun!

The program will be broken up into (4) two-week sessions. Junior Lifeguards will receive a staff T-Shirt and Jr. Lifeguard hat. Junior Lifeguards must provide their own swimsuit; girls should wear a solid blue or black athletic one-piece, and boys should wear blue or black swim trunks. Please sign up early as spaces are limited. Jr. Guards can work in the mornings or afternoons depending on their individual preference.
AM Shift: 9am-12pm / PM Shift 3-6pm

Session	AM Shift 9am-12pm $130/$150NR	PM Shift 3-6pm $130/$150NR *no 6/22, 7/6	ALL DAY 9am-6pm $155/$175N *no 6/22, 7/6
6/20-7/1	61.350	61.354*	61.358*
7/5-7/15 no 7/4	61.351	61.355*	61.359*
7/18-7/29	61.352	61.356	61.360
8/1-8/12	61.353	61.357	61.361

Leadership in Training (L.I.T.)
Age 13-15

Want a jump on the future? Want to gain professional experience? Take the challenge and join the Leadership in Training Team with the City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department! This hands-on training for age 13-15 year olds will provide you with real job experience at summer camps and summer after-school programs.

Throughout the summer there will be:
• Inspirational speakers • Sports Activities • Field Trips • Arts & Crafts	• Interview Workshops • Resume and Application Workshops • Team Building & Personal Skills Training • Plus a lot of Fun!

A certificate of completion will be given to all participants at our Teen Lock-in Party!

The Leadership in Training program will be broken up into four two week sessions, each at $75 per session. Applications must be picked up at the Red Morton Community Center, located at 1120 Roosevelt Avenue after May 6, 2011. Applications are due by 5:00pm, May 27, 2011 and interviews will be held from June 6th through June 13th. All applicants must participate in the interview process to participate in the LIT program. A mandatory training will be held June 15 through the 17 as well as the second Wednesday of your session. (No program on July 4, 2011)

Code	Days	Dates	Fee
41.320	M-F	6/20-7/1	$75/$90 NR
41.321	M-F	7/5-7/15	$70/$84 NR
41.322	M-F	7/18-7/29	$75/$90 NR
41.323	M-F	8/1-8/12	$75/$90 NR

Driver Education CLASSROOM
Age 15+
with Economic Driving School #2430
Driver Education is a LIFE SKILL class covering numerous topics related to being a safe driver and pedestrian. Students learn best through effective classroom instruction with a credentialed teacher maximizing the benefits of teacher-student interaction, discussion, video analysis, and instant feedback. This Calif. state required course is needed to obtain a driver’s instruction permit. Class does not include behind-the-wheel instruction. Students must attend all sessions in order to receive a state completion certificate. Students should bring a sack lunch. If you have questions, check out www.economicdrivingschool.com All instructors are credentialed teachers.
Location: RMCC

Code	Days	Times	Dates	Fee
40.201	M-Th	8:30am-4pm	6/13-6/16	$115/$135 NR • 4 classes

Click this link for Online Driving School.

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