The California State Park Junior Lifeguard program is designed for kids ages 8 – 16 and is dedicated to sharing beach and ocean safety information with it’s participants as well as providing a program of physical fitness, lifeguard skills and exposure to ocean oriented sports and activities, including:
Swimming
Prone Paddling
Surfing
Stand Up Paddle
Kayaking
Free Diving
Rowing
Ocean Awareness
Rescue Techniques
CPR & First Aid
SUMMER 2016 PROGRAM DATES
SESSION 1 – JUNE 20 – JULY 1
SESSION 2 – JULY 5 – JULY 15
SESSION 3 – JULY 18 – JULY 29
PROGRAM FEES
$250 per participant for a 2-week session
**Please note all cancellations will be subject to a 5% cancellation fee
Payments for our program can be made at: REGISTER NOW
MILITARY & SIBLING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Please contact our office about financial aid. All financial aid is given out on a first come first served basis and is based on the Federal School Lunch guidelines. Please apply even if you do not qualify for the Federal School Lunch program as we may still be able to get you assistance.
PROGRAM TIMES
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Our Program is coordinated by actual California State Lifeguard Instructors who are trained in advanced first aid and rescue techniques and in most cases were junior guards themselves. It is for this reason that when you enroll your child into JG’s you can rest assured that he or she is under the best of care.
An emphasis on ocean safety and proper water etiquette will be stressed and through daily workouts and free time JG’s will increase their water safety skills and become more comfortable and confident in the ocean. All these activities are supervised by open water lifeguards with many years of ocean rescue experience and advanced training in First Aid and CPR. Many of our instructors also hold EMT certificates as well.
TRYOUTS
Doheny State Junior Lifeguards conduct swim tryouts to insure that your son or daughter qualify to enroll in the program.
**Please note if participant has previously passed a California State Parks Junior Lifeguard Swim test for Doheny or San Clemente State Beach in the past THEY DO NOT NEED TO RE-TRYOUT
TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS
100 yard swim in 2 minutes or less (4 laps in a standard 25 yard pool)
What is the Councilor to Camper ratio? If it varies by age then for 8 & 9 year olds.
The ratio is 20 participants to 1 instructor, however there are youth-aids who will also be helping to close the gap.
Thanks for your question!