Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguards

Announcements:

There will be NO priority registration for past participants.  Every summer the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation runs an excellent Junior Lifeguard program. Demand is high for the spaces available, so sign up early!

 Tuition Assistance (Scholarship) Applications are DUE MARCH 15th, 2013!!!

 Youth Aide Tryouts will be APRIL 14th, 2013 at Twin Lakes State Beach

 INFO: LIFEGUARD SEASONAL I Tryouts are MARCH 9th @ Rio Del Mar at 0900 (Must be 16yrs of age with valid CA Drivers License)
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Seasonal Lifeguard Requirements

      

2013 Junior Lifeguard Program Information

The Junior Lifeguard program is a unique and challenging aquatic program for young people. Goals of the JG program are to promote water safety and environmental awareness.

WHO: Boys and Girls - 6-15 years old (6-8 years old Seacliff Only!)
WHERE: Manresa, Seacliff and Twin Lakes State Beaches
WHEN: All programs run Monday through Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHY: Develop Ocean Safety! Learn about the local environment! Have fun!

*If you are a new Junior Lifeguard participant (i.e. have never participated in the Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Program you are REQUIRED to attend the Tryouts in April or May.

     2013 Program Locations and Dates:

Seacliff State Beach (ages 6-15):
Session I - June 17th - July 12th, 2013
Session II - July 22th - Aug 16th, 2013

Manresa State Beach (ages 9-15):
Session I - June 17th - July 12th, 2013
Session II - July 22th - Aug 16th, 2013

Twin Lakes State Beach (ages 9-15):
Session I - June 17th - July 12th, 2013
Session II - July 22rd - Aug 16th, 2013

Program Fees*:

Cost for one session: $360.00

* May have aditional charges from active.com for credit card prcessing fees *

Tuition includes a membership to the California State Life Saving Association and a uniform T-shirt

*Registration prices subject to change

About the Program:

The Junior Lifeguard Program emphasizes Teamwork, Leadership, and Aquatic Safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic recreation opportunities. The program is designed to provide quality water safety education while improving young people's physical conditioning, their understanding and respect for the environment, and their respect for themselves, their parents, and their peers.  Students of all abilities and skill levels may participate.

The program runs from 10:00 in the morning until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Our Program instructors are California State Lifeguards, 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.

In our program, you child will:

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN

•Safety, Ocean & Beach Hazards

•Rip Currents, Waves & Tides

•Beach Ecology & Marine Life

 

TRAIN I
•Surf & Ocean Rescue
•First Aid & CPR 

ENGAGE IN FUN ACTIVIESS SUCH AS:

•Surfing & Boogie Boarding

•Stand up paddle boarding

• Body Surfing

•Beach/Water Flags & Relay Races

•Beach & Ocean Games

•Dress up theme days

•Junior Guard Competitions

 

EXERCISE

•Beach Running

•Ocean Swimming

•Paddle Board Races

•Push ups & Sit ups

•Stretching & Calisthenics

Please review the rules before signing up to ensure an enjoyable summer for all.