Galveston Island training next generation of lifeguards | HTX+ GALVESTON

Galveston Island's Beach Patrol is working to make swimming safer with a summer program for kids. Dozens of kids are participating in the island's Junior Lifeguard Day Camp Program this year. The program is so physically demanding that almost half of the older kids end up becoming lifeguards every year. The ones who don't can still help their friends and family members if needed. The program is open to kids aged 10 to 15 years old Participants must be able to swim two laps, or 100 meters, without stopping, and be able to tread water for five to seven minutes, depending on their age category. SEE MORE: https://abc13.com/galveston-island-training-next-generation-of-lifeguards/5347175/ Want to see more from the heart of your community? Check out your town's stories through ABC13's HTX+ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HTXPlus/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more news videos. LIKE us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/abc13Houston/ Check us out on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/abc13houston