2021 PROGRAM INFORMATION
Questions? Contact JG Coordinator Sara Kennedy: sara.kennedy@parks.ca.gov
Updated 3/10/2021: We were able to operate a modified program for this summer.
OUR MISSION
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 its participants as well as providing a program of physical fitness, lifeguard skills and exposure to ocean oriented sports and activities, including:
- Prone Paddling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Stand Up Paddle
- Free Diving
- Ocean Awareness
- Rescue Techniques
- CPR & First Aid
SPRING BREAK BEACH CAMP 2021 PROGRAM DATES
(PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL)
April 5-April 9
** spots available at San Onofre Surf Camp - SIGN UP HERE
SUMMER 2021 PROGRAM DATES
SURF CAMP – June 7- June 11
JG SESSION 1 – June 14- June 25
JG SESSION 2 – June 28- July 9
JG SESSION 3 – July 12- July 23
JG SESSION 4 – July 26- August 6
SUMMER SURF CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
This is not a Junior Lifeguard Program. This is a beach/surf camp with lifeguard supervision and instruction. No tryouts necessary for the Surf Camp.
To register please go to our registration page
2021 Junior Lifeguard Program
Registration for RETURNING PARTICIPANTS BEGINS April 1.
Tryout Reservation Registration for NEW PARTICIPANTS is from April 1 – May 5.
Program Registration for NEW PARTCIPANTS begins May 1.
PROGRAM FEES
$325 per participant for a 2-week JG session
$250 per participants for 1-week Surf Camp
PROGRAM TIMES
JG Full Day Sessions: 9am-3pm
SURF CAMP Full Day Sessions: 9am-2pm
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.
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Doheny State Junior Lifeguards conduct swim tryouts to insure that your son or daughter qualify to enroll in the program. Please join us at one of the tryout dates listed below. Reservations are required for tryouts
Tryout Reservation Registration: April 1 – May 5
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR TRYOUT REGISTRATION
Program Registration for new participants begins May 1.
**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 DO NOT NEED TO RE-TRYOUT
2021 TRYOUT DATES:
(SIGN UPS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS BEGIN MAY 1, 2021)
MAY 8, 2021 (9AM-2PM)
MAY 15, 2021 (9AM-2PM)
Tryout Location: DOHENY STATE BEACH
QUESTIONS? CALL US: (949) 304-3295 or EMAIL US: sara.kennedy@parks.ca.gov
TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS (updated 3/18/2021)
TRYOUTS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE OCEAN DUE TO POOL AVAILABILITY
OCEAN TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS
If no pools are available for tryouts an ocean swim tryout will be required.
Ocean Swim Requirements: Participant must swim around a buoy approximately 50 yards out unassisted (Total Swim of approximately 100 yards). There will be no swim time requirement for the ocean swim tryout, passing will be based on ability to swim around the buoy and back to the shore unassisted.
**Participants may wear wetsuit, swim cap and swim goggles for ocean tryout
POOL TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS (not valid for 2021)
100 yard swim* (4 laps in a standard 25 yard pool)
*2 minutes or less for age 12 and up
*2:15 minutes or less for age 10 – 11
*2:30 minutes or less for age 8 – 9
Tread water for 5 minutes
Swim underwater for 10 yards
**Be sure to bring a swimsuit and goggles
2021 TRYOUT DATES:
(SIGN UPS FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS BEGIN MAY 1, 2021)
MAY 8, 2021 (9AM-2PM)
MAY 15, 2021 (9AM-2PM)
Tryout Location: DOHENY STATE BEACH
QUESTIONS? CALL US: (949) 304-3295 or EMAIL US: sara.kennedy@parks.ca.gov
Typical Day at Doheny JG’s
9 AM – CHECK IN, COVID SCREENING & DAILY VITAMIN (GROUP)
MEET WITH ASSIGNED GROUP UNDER DOHO JG CANOPY
CHECK WATER TEMP, CURRENT, SWELL & WIND DIRECTION
STRETCH, SIT UPS & PUSH UPS
DAILY VITAMIN
10:30 AM – AQUATIC TRAINING ROTATIONS (SQUADS)
OCEAN / CLASSROOM
12 PM – LUNCH
Please bring a healthy lunch with snacks for lecture time
1 PM – LIFEGUARD SKILLS / EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT / GUEST SPEAKER (GROUP)
COMMUNICATION(RADIO TRAFFIC): TOWERS, UNITS, HEADQUARTERS, OTHER AGENCIES
RESCUES: SPOTTING, ENTRY, POSITIONING, PERSONAL SAFETY, VICTIM SAFETY
FIRST AID & TREATING FOR SHOCK: RECOGNITION, COMMUNICATION, SKILLS
PWC & BOAT OPERATIONS: OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION
CPR & C-SPINE: RECOGNITION, COMMUNICATION, SKILLS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: PRESERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, JOB FUNCTIONS, ETC
2:00 PM – PHYSICAL TRAINING OF CHOICE
SWIMMING, BODYSURFING, PRONE PADDLE, SURFING, STAND UP PADDLE, KAYAKING, FREE DIVING, SUPSQUATCH, VOLLEYBALL, BEACH FLAGS
2:45 – RINSE & RETURN EQUIPMENT
3:00 PM – DEPARTURE
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!