Got Aspiring Lifeguards? Sonoma Co. Parks Foundation Has Scholarships!

News from Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation:

The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation announced today that it will offer 10 $100 scholarships for students aged 9-18 to attend a one-week Junior Lifeguard Camp.

Scholarships will be awarded based on entries to a contest sponsored by the Parks Foundation where students create videos, artwork, essays or other media to convey one of the 10 United States Lifeguard Association Beach Safety Tips.

Details about the contest and an application can be found on the Parks Foundation’s website at http://sonomacountyparksfoundation.org/news/.

“It’s critical for junior lifeguards to be aware of these beach safety tips,” explained David Robinson, aquatics director for Sonoma County Regional Parks. “This contest will begin the education process for prospective junior lifeguards, so that they become more aware of the need to use sunscreen, drink plenty of water, understand rip currents, enter the water feet first, and other beach safety tips.”

Contest entries must be submitted to the main office at Sonoma County Regional Parks, 2300 County Center Dr., #120A, before 5 p.m. on June 1, 2015.

Board members of the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation will review the entries and choose the 10 most effective safety messages to win $100 gift certificates for the Junior Lifeguard camps. Contest winners will need to register separately at http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Activities/Junior_Lifeguard.aspx to participate in a camp.

The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks.

More information can be found on the Parks Foundation’s website at http://sonomacountyparksfoundation.orgor Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SonomaCountyParksFoundation.