Program Information

HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

The Huntington State Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is a four-week (two sessions per summer) open ocean recreation and education program that takes place at Huntington State Beach. The program meets on weekdays from 9am-3pm between towers 10 and 11 (see map for exact program location).Jr. Lifeguards This program is offered to participants ranging in age from 9 years old – 15 years old.

We are also currrently offering a "Grom Camp" for participants age 6-8 years old.  This camp will run three week sessions from 9am - 1pm.  Participants must complete the tryout process prior to enrollment.

The aim of our program is to provide a safe place where participants can be instructed in a variety of skills pertaining to the lifeguarding profession and the aquatic environment. Instructors will introduce participants to basic CPR skills, first aid, lifesaving competition, rescue techniques, and lifeguarding procedures. Ocean recreation is also a fundamental component of the We also include an interpretive component that provides information about the ocean habitats and local ecosystems. 

INSTRUCTORS

Our staff is made up of currently employed and fully trained California State Parks Ocean Lifeguards. All of our instructors possess an intimate knowledge of the ocean, excellent lifeguarding skills, and a great ability to interact with youths. The ratio of students to instructor is 20:1.

ACTIVITIES

Jr. Lifeguard Water ActivityA unique aspect of the program is that this is a full day program (6 hours). The extra time we offer allows our program to go more in-depth in all areas of instruction. Main focuses involve general aquatic safety, team building exercises, and physical fitness. The majority of the programs content revolves around the following areas:

Recreation:    Surfing, Bodyboarding, Dodgeball, Beach Flags, Paddle Boards, SUP,    Swimming, Land Based Games
Education: 
CPR Skills, First Aid Skills, Mock Rescues, Victim Recognition, Beach Operations
Interpretation: 
Least Tern Preserve, Beach Hazards, Wetlands, Tides
Competition: 
Activities designed to increase participation at both individual and team level (opportunities to compete against other agencies)

TO QUALIFY

The Junior Lifeguard Program is NOT a “learn to swim” school. Prospective students are screened at a tryout (see tryout link for dates and locations of tryouts) test to see if they meet the standards to enroll in the Junior Lifeguard Program. All three criteria (listed below) must be met in order to enroll in the program.

ENROLLMENT IS FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. RETURNING JG’S DO NOT HAVE TO TRYOUT.

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS

  • Swim 100 yards under the time standard for your age:
  • 6-8 (Grom Camp): 1:35 (50 yards)
  • 9-10:    years old: 2:10
  • 11-12:  years old: 2:00
  • 13-15:  years old: 1:50
  • Swim 10 yards underwater
  • Tread water for 5 minutes

REGISTRATION and FEES

Once tryouts are completed all registration will take place on the State Parks reservation system at Reserve California. The registration page will have all links and instructions that are needed for enrollment. 

Fees for the Junior Lifeguard program are as follows:

Session Enrollmen JG:            $475 (Sibling Discount for second child $450)

Session Enrollment GROM:      $350

Fee’s listed above due not include the purchase of the uniform and are subject to change.