Parent Handbook
The Parent Handook is a must read for parents/guardians of JG Progam participants. It details the Program's policies and procedues, and contains vital information and expectations about the Program and its activities. Parents/guardians are encouraged to read this document with their children.
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Additionally here are the Anti-Bullying Guidelines, these can also be found in the Parent Handbook but here they are separated for easy reference.
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We are committed to improving the safety in our community and in the program, if you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.
email: Refugio.Guards@Parks.CA.Gov
phone: (805) 331 - 8018
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Curriculum Overview
The 2026 Refugio Junior Lifeguard Program will cover :
- Basics of CPR and First Aid (including environmental illnesses and major bleeding)
- Basics of lifeguard rescue techniques, lifeguard rescue tools and lifeguard expectations
- Techniques to recreate safely in the ocean environment
- Introduction to oceanography and tide charts
- Introduction to local terrestrial, nautical and avian ecology
- Introduction to local, State Parks and lifeguard history
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Parent Communication
In an effort to improve communication between the Refugio JG Program and you, the parents, we have developed a reply policy of 24 hours - during the program week. Depending on the nature of your request we may not be able to appropriately answer your question in that 24 hour period, if that is the case you will receive an email or text that acknowledges our receipt of your message within 24 hours. We will then provide you with an answer to your request as quickly as possible.
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What to Bring
Please ensure your child(ren) have the following items daily:
- A large, nutritious lunch
- Lots of water (reusable water bottles are preferred)
- Protective foot wear
- Refugio JG sweatshirt for cool days
(Refugio JG hoodies are available for purchase) (Blue, black or gray sweatpants are accepted)
- Beach towel
- Gear bag (one that zips tight is preferred [squirrels and seagulls are learning how to get into bags and find lunches])
SUN PROTECTION
Hat (ball caps [without profane or political text or icons], wide brim boonie syle or straw hats encouraged)
Rashguard (Refugio JG Rashguards are available for purchase)
Sun Screen – SPF 30+
Sun Screen Lip Balm
Tuition Assistance:
Links to the Junior Lifeguard Tuition Assistance information sheet and application
Tuition Assistance Information
Tuition Assistance Application
Please email the completed application to refugio.guards@parks.ca.gov or mail it to 10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA. 93117, addressed to JG Coordinator. Thank you
REFUND AND CANCELATION POLICY
- If a participant fails to pass the swim test, a full Enrollment Fee refund will be issued.
- If a participant must cancel for any reason prior to 7 calendar days of the start date of the training a $50.00 Enrollment cancellation fee will apply.
- If a participant must drop out of the training for any reason within 7 calendar days before or after the training has started a 50% Enrollment Fee refund will be issued. For programs less than 7 days in length no refund will be issued after the program has begun.
- If a participant must drop out of the training after 7 calendar days of the start date of the training no refund will be issued.
- If a participant is injured while participating in the training a pro-rated Enrollment Fee refund will be issued based on the number of training days that were started.
- No refund will be issued to any participant that is suspended or expelled from training for disciplinary reasons.
- There is no refund for uniform items.
- There is no refund for the Registration Fee.