2008 Assateague State Park
Junior Beach Patrol


Assateague State Park Junior Beach Patrol Program
Get a taste of what it’s like being a part of the Assateague State Park Beach Patrol by training with the lifeguards! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and get involved with many different components of lifeguarding, including lessons about beach and ocean ecology; basic surf rescue techniques; physical fitness challenges; and rescue equipment and how it is used. This year we are offering our traditional 4-day program as well as an introductory 2-day version.

This camp is open to Assateague State Park campers as well as Day Use Visitors. Camp meets at Lifeguard Office at Assateague State Park Concession building. For more information or to register for the Assateague State Park Junior Beach Patrol, contact us at (410) 641-2120 ext. 20 or abaldwin@dnr.state.md.us

Junior Beach Patrol Program Ages: 9 – 15
Tuesdays – Fridays (4-day session)
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session 1: July 8th – 11th
Session 2: July 15th – 18th
Session 3: July 22nd – 25th FULL
Session 4: July 29th – August 1st

* Equipment is provided. Registered participants receive a t-shirt, water bottle and certificate of completion. Participants should wear bathing suits, sunscreen, and hats are recommended. Service charge of $20.00 per participant. Pre-registration by phone or email is recommended. Space is limited.

Junior Lifeguard Introductory Program
Ages: 7 – 15
Wednesdays and Thursdays
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session 1: June 25th – 26th
Session 2: July 2nd – 3rd
Session 3: August 6th – 7th FULL
Session 4: August 13th – 14th

* Equipment is provided. Registered participants receive a water bottle and certificate of completion. Participants should wear bathing suits, sunscreen, and hats are recommended. Service charge of $10.00 per participant. Pre-registration by phone or email is recommended. Space is limited.


Assateague State Park 2008 Junior Beach Patrol Application

Please print clearly

Name of Child: ___________________________________________________________

Birth Date: _____________ Age:____________

Parent/guardian name: ____________________________________________________

Street or P.O. Box: ________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone (H): ______________________ Telephone (W): _______________

Telephone (C):_______________________

Campsite # (if applicable):_____________

Can your child swim? Yes/No

Can your child tread water? Yes/No

Please use the space below to provide any pertinent medical information (medical considerations, allergies, special needs, etc.):
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please register my child for the following sessions.

Date Camp Selection
July 8 - 11 Junior Beach Patrol _________________
July 15 - 18 Junior Beach Patrol _________________
July 22 - 25 Junior Beach Patrol FULL
July 29 - August 1 Junior Beach Patrol _________________
June 25 - 26 Junior Lifeguard Introduction _________________
July 2 - 3 Junior LIfeguard Introduction _________________
August 6 - 7 Junior Lifeguard Introduction FULL
August 13 - 14 Junior Lifeguard Introduction _________________

Parent/Camper Agreement:

In signing this application, I affirm that my child is in good health, capable of performing the required exercise to participate, and that I accept as my personal responsibility the hazards of such participation. Hazards of the Junior Beach Patrol program include, but are not limited to: sun exposure, personal fatigue, deep water, currents, etc.

I agree to hold harmless Assateague State Park and all of its employees, officers, and agents in the event of an injury occurring to my child. I recognize that participating in these activities has a certain amount of risk and that injury is always possible. I certify that my child is, to the best of my knowledge, physically able to participate in this activity. I assume full financial responsibility for medical expenses arising out of such an injury. I hereby authorize the camp director to act for me according to his or her best judgment in any emergency medical situation.

I further authorize Assateague State Park staff to transport my child as needed between sites within the park in Maryland Park Service vehicles as needed.

Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________________

Camper’s Health Insurance information (if applicable): __________________________________________

I also understand that by participating in the Junior Beach Patrol Program, my child will not be certified as a Professional Lifeguard, nor will they be trained in the full range of skills and responsibilities that Professional Lifeguards obtain. Therefore my child and I understand that he/she is never to attempt a rescue in any real-life situation, but instead should seek help from an adult and call 911.

Participant’s Signature: _______________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Make check or money order payable to: Md DNR - Assateague State Park

Please mail application and check or money order to:
Assateague State Park - Junior Beach Patrol
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
Berlin, MD 21811

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