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Buddy Bear
Buddy Bear can be scheduled to come to your Health Fair, Water Safety Event or Pool Party by filling out the attached request form and e-mailing it to kelly.martinez@phoenix.gov

Buddy Bear request form

CIGNA Summer
CIGNA Healthcare of Arizona and the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Section have partnered for almost two decades to make swim safety and summers fun for FREE for Phoenix children.  All programs listed below are FREE and possible because of CIGNA’s continuing commitment to water safety.  (Please locate programs in your area, by geographic region.)

FIESTA DEL AGUA
FREE! Bring the entire family to the annual FREE water safety kick off event, held at Maryvale Pool, 4444 N. 51st Ave on the first Saturday of June. Activities include Phoenix Fire fighter’s demonstration and instruction of CPR, swimming, water safety information and demonstrations, prizes, games and lunch, while available.

2010 Itty Bitty Beach Party locations and dates
FREE poolside parties for preschoolers and their parents (ages 6 and under) with games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, refreshments and prizes.
locations and dates:
Paradise Valley Pool June 11, 2010
University Pool June 18, 2010
Pecos Pool June 25. 2010
David C. Uribe Pool July 9, 2010


Cub Club
FREE AT ALL POOLS! Children ages 7 to 10 learn basic water safety skills from a Lifeguard mentor, including assisting in a water emergency, when to call 9-1-1 and basic swimming instruction. Meets twice a week for five weeks beginning in June. Registration begins in early May and space is limited. Free prizes for participation and attendance.


Discovery Guards
FREE AT ALL POOLS!  Experience team work and cooperation while learning basic first aid, rescue breathing and safety around water from a certified Lifeguard, for youth ages 10 to 13. Boating and Personal Floatation Device skills will be taught, too, using an actual boat! Meets twice a week for five weeks, beginning in June. Registration begins in early May and space is limited.  Fun prizes for completing the program.


Junior Lifeguard Training
FREE at select pools!  Youth ages 13 to 15 are exposed to lifeguarding techniques, first aid, and are trained fully in CPR, all taught by Pool Management.  Leadership and responsibility are emphasized, as well as community contribution with volunteer hours at the pool. Successful completion of the Junior Lifeguard program reduces the cost of Lifeguard Training.  Meets three to four times a week at 16 pools, beginning in June.  Registration starts in early May and space is limited and coveted. Free prizes for completing, competing and attending the entire program.

Please note: Cub Club, Discovery Guards, and Junior Lifeguard training require registration that will begin in May, 2010. A live link will be provided here for direct on-line registration.