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Junior Lifeguard Scholarships

junior lifeguard scholarships

The City is excited to offer four full scholarships for the Junior Lifeguard Program this summer. These scholarships have been made possible by the kind contributions of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department, and a valued community member, Mr. Paul Cordeiro.

To apply for a scholarship, please email Carppool@carpinteriaca.gov no later than Friday, April 4th with the required information listed below.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, families must meet the following criteria:

  • Residency: The participant must reside within the City of Carpinteria.
    • Acceptable proof of residency: Driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement, or a pay stub with a Carpinteria address.
  • Special Cases: Homeless families and foster children attending a Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) school are eligible with proper documentation.
  • Financial Need: Families must provide verification of eligibility for one of the following:
    • National School Lunch Program (free/reduced meals)
    • CalFresh
    • A similar public assistance program

Application Requirements

Your email application must include:

  1. Child’s full name, date of birth, and home address
  2. Proof of residency (as described above)
  3. Proof of financial need (as described above)
  4. Consent or denial for your child to be photographed with members of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District for a thank-you photo (Note: This is optional and will not affect eligibility.)

Swim Test Requirement

All applicants must pass the Junior Lifeguard swim test to be eligible. If your child has not yet taken the test, please contact John Sofer (johns@carpinteriaca.gov) or Kalyn Pina (kalynp@carpinteriaca.gov) as soon as possible to schedule it. For safety reasons, applicants who do not pass the swim test will not be eligible for a scholarship or participation in the Junior Lifeguard Program.

SWIM TEST DETAILS

For Ages 7 – 9

  • 1 minute treading water
  • Underwater push off the wall (without strokes) for no fewer than 5 yards
  • 50-yard freestyle swim in under 1 minute & 30 seconds

For Ages 9 – 17

  • 1 minute treading water
  • Underwater push off the wall (without strokes) for no fewer than 5 yards
  • 100-yard freestyle swim in under 2 minute & 20 seconds

Scholarship Selection Process

After Friday, April 4th, all eligible applicants’ names will be entered into a drawing conducted by City of Carpinteria staff. The four scholarship recipients will be selected at random.