Bolsa Chica SB Junior Lifeguards

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California State Parks Junior Lifeguard 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.

 

Bolsa Chica State Beach Junior Lifeguards

The Bolsa Chica State Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is a four-week (two sessions per summer) open ocean recreation and education program that takes place at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The program meets on weekdays from 9am-3pm between towers 17 and 18. This program is offered to participants ranging in age from 9 years old – 15 years old.

We are also offering an introductory program for participants aged 7-8 years old. The "Grom Program" is offered in 3 week sessions and the daily hours are 9am-1pm.

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 program. An interpretive component provides information about the ocean habitats and local ecosystems.

2027 Tryouts & Session Dates

2027 TRYOUT and Session DATES 

• Tryout 1: 3/21 9am - 1pm (Edison High School/subject to change)
• Tryout 2: 4/11  9am-1pm (Edison High School/subject to change)
• Tryout 3: 5/2 9am-1pm (Edison High School/subject to change)

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS:

• Grom (7-8 years): 50 yards under 1:30, tread water for 3 minutes, ability to swim under water
• 9-10 years: 100 yards under 2:10, tread water 5 minutes, 10 yards under water
• 11-12 years: 100 yard under 2:00, tread water 5 minutes, 10 yards underwater
• 13-15 years: 100 yards under 1:50, tread water 5 minutes, 10 yards underwater

*** ANY PARTICIPANT MOVING FROM GROM TO JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS MUST PASS THE 100 YARD TEST

 2027 Session Dates:

Huntington State Beach Spring Break Registration Opens on 1/1/ 2027

• March 29th - April 2nd (9am - 3pm)
• APRIL 5th - 9th (9am - 3pm)
• Cost: $275

 JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM 2027 

• BCSJG Session One: 6/21 - 7/16
• BCSJGSession Two: 7/19 - 8/13
• Cost: $490

GROM PROGRAM 2027 

• BCS Grom Camp Session 1: 6/28 - 7/16
• BCS Grom Camp Session 2: 7/26 - 8/13
• Cost per session: $390
• Only permitted to enroll in ONE SESSION

Post Surf Camps 2027 

• Post JG Surf and Beach Camp 1(Bolsa Chica State Beach): 8/16 - 8/20 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
• Post JG Surf and Beach Camp 2(Huntington State Beach): 8/23 - 8/27 (Mon - Fri 9am-3pm)
• Fall After School Camp: Dates and Times TBD