Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguards
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Twin Lakes Junior Guards 2025 9-15 Year Olds
Rio Del Mar Junior Guards 2025 9-15 Year Olds
Rio Del Mar Little Guards 2025 6-8 Year Olds
Manresa Junior Guards 2025 9-15 Year Olds
Surf Camp 2025 9-15 Year Olds
Changes for 2025 Season!
Hello cherished Junior Guard families and prospective Junior Guard families!
We are changing our long running schedule of a 4 week program to a 3 week program. This will come with a more structured and streamlined program, earlier starting hours, and a more enjoyable Summer for our communities, our staff, and the public. We understand the institution that Santa Cruz State Junior Guards has become over the years and don't want to take away from the tradition and the things that you look forward to every year. Thank for sticking with us through the years and trusting us with providing safe, motivating, and fun programming over the summer.
NEW DATES AND HOURS!
9:00am-3:00pm M-F
Session 1: June 16 - July 3
Surf Camp: July 7 - July 11
Session 2: July 14 - August 1
Registration Opens on April 1st at 10:00 AM
Check the Registration tab for more info
New Surf Camp!
We are starting a 5 day surf camp from July 7th- July 11th. This is the perfect program for those who can't get enough of the surf or those who beginners who want to practice their skills in a positive environment! Surf Camp will have a small interpretive element that is reminiscent of Junior Guards but most of the program will consist of surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddle boarding and body boarding. Check the tab "Surf Camp" for more information on the program!
Program Information
*Prior to registration, you must create an account on ReserveCalifornia and list the children you wish to enroll, as dependents on your account. Instructions here.
2025 PROGRAM DATES & LOCATIONS
Rio Del Mar State Beach:
Platforms Beach, 527 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
(Ages 6-8, Little Guards)
(Ages 9-15, Junior Guards)
Manresa State Beach:
1445 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
(Ages 9-15)
Twin Lakes State Beach:
End of 14th Ave, 180 14th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(Ages 9-15)
2025 Dates:
Session 1: June 16th-July 3rd (No Programming on July 4th)
Session 2: July 14th-August 1st
PROGRAM HOURS:
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Each Session is $500
(Prices have increased from previous years to cover program costs. Additionally there is a new unrefundable $10 Service Fee)
*Registration prices and program dates subject to change
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Fill out this quick Google Form to receive program information and updates for Summer 2025.
If you're a returning Junior Guard from 2024 (unless you need to update your email) you are already on our emailing list and do not need to sign up.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Lifeguard Coordinator: sczstate.jrguards@parks.ca.gov