YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a program to help young kids along the path of becoming future lifeguards.

JCC's junior lifeguard program is for children ages 11 to 14 and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 7 at the Logan Campus (3245 Logan Way).

The program will help participants improve their swimming skills, gain knowledge of water safety and rescue skills and build confidence.

Once the program is completed, participants will receive American Red Cross certificates in Basic Water Rescue, Pediatric CPR and First Aid and Babysitters Training.

The program cost is $187 for JCC members and $250 for nonmembers.

You can register on the Jewish Community Center's website.