Junior Lifeguard Academy starts soon at Halesowen!

Dive into adventure with STA’s Junior Lifeguard Academy at Halesowen Leisure Centre

Calling all water lovers aged 8 -15! Are you ready to build life-saving skills, boost your confidence and have a blast while doing it? The STA Junior Lifeguard Academy is an exciting, fun-packed programme designed just for you!

Starting Tuesday 25 November, this course goes way beyond traditional swim lessons - it’s all about learning real-life skills in a fun, engaging way, while gaining the confidence to be safe in and around water.

What’s included?

🛟 Lifeguard & first aid skills

🏄 Boogie boarding & ocean safety

🏆 Challenges, games & missions

🧠 Health & wellbeing sessions

🎓 Colourful certificates to celebrate progress

Why kids (and parents) love it:

✔️ Learn at your own pace - no deadlines, no pressure

✔️ Flexible lessons - taught in any order to suit you

✔️ Complete cool challenges & missions

✔️ Earn colourful, age-appropriate certificates

✔️ Many skills can be done at home, school, or online - not just in the pool

✔️ Makes water safety fun through games and teamwork

Please note: To join the aquatic programme, children must be able to swim 50 metres continuously without assistance.

Course details

Day: Tuesdays (starting 25 November 2025)

Time: 5.30pm - 6.00pm

Duration: Minimum 10 lessons

Cost: £8.00 per lesson (must be booked as part of a course). Options+ Leisure Discount available

Ready to become a Junior Lifeguard?

This programme is ideal for young people who love the water and want to learn valuable, potentially life-saving skills while having tons of fun.

Find out more and book a place:

For further details visit: https://www.sta.co.uk/junior-lifeguard-academy/ or to book a space, contact:

• Heather McKenzie: 07812 264897 or 01384 812833 or email: Heather.McKenzie@dudley.gov.uk

• Julie Reed: Julie.Reed@dudley.gov.uk

Spaces are limited - so don’t miss out!