By City News Service
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that its Junior Lake Lifeguard program which was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic will re-open this summer.
The program will have COVID-19 safety protocols, including face coverings required for instructors and students at all times except during swimming or when eating and drinking, along with physical distancing, daily health and temperature screenings and smaller class sizes to ensure the health and safety of staff and participants, officials said.
“The Junior Lake Lifeguard program provides an opportunity like no other for youth to get outside again, partake in water activities and learn crucial life-saving skills, said Norma E. Garcia-Gonzalez, director of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. “Our incredible trained staff will ensure youth participants gain unique experiences and essential wate