Ages 9-17
Cabrillo Bathhouse
1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Information: 897-2680
Monday-Friday, 10:30am-2pm
One 7-week session: June 29-August 14

Enjoy a world famous, nationally-affiliated and disciplined training program of swimming, running, competition, and education. This very popular program includes strenuous daily workouts, water safety, first aid, surf lifesaving, marine education, lifeguard competitions and more. Physical fitness and development are balanced with self-esteem, camaraderie and fun.

The Junior Lifeguard Program offers individuals the opportunity to learn beach safety and ocean lifesaving skills from experienced Beach Lifeguard professionals. Junior Guard daily activities include education in beach and ocean safety, running and swimming activities, beach games, competitions, and trips. Junior Guards are taught the following skills with supervision: tower guarding, rescue techniques, marine biology and oceanography, first aid, and CPR.

There is no transportation to and from Junior Lifeguards. Parents are encouraged to set up carpools. When groups go on trips, parents will be called on to drop off kids at different site.

What’s new for Summer 2009?

• Based on feedback from the Junior Lifeguard survey, we now offer all Junior Lifeguard camp information, forms, flyers, instructor profiles and printable group calendars online.
• The 2009 Jr. Guard Regional State Championships are going to be held at Seal Beach on July 25th
• Two Jr. Guard boat trips to Santa Cruz Island, Jr. Guard Boat Trip Release

Due to popular demand, there will be two movie nights and a “B” group surf trip this summer to Santa Claus Beach.

About the Director
We are excited to welcome a new Jr. Lifeguard Director for summer 2009, and as soon as we have finalized this decision we will update this information. 

James Hatsedakis, the 2008 Jr. Lifeguard Director will not be returning this summer because he accepted a permanent position with the Parks and Recreation Department as a Sports Coordinator. This new position will keep James busy programming sport activities for youth, and off of the beach. 
 
Rich Hanna, Aquatic Supervisor is excited for James and is looking forward to hiring a new Director for this program.  Rich is the first to admit that the program's success can be directly attributed to the 14 wonderful and dedicated instructors who keep coming back year after year.
The Jr. Guard Program has grown from 200 to 280 participants over the past five years and has successfully hosted two consecutive Regional State Championships in 2006 & 2007 at East Beach.

All the Jr. Guard instructors are certified ocean lifeguards, with advanced First Aid and CPR training.

Swim Test Requirements
Saturday, May 9, 2pm at Los Baños Pool, 401 Shoreline Dr.
To qualify for the Junior Lifeguard program, all new participants must pass a non-competitive, three-part swim test which includes:
1. 100-Meter swim in 2:20 or less, with a satisfactory swim stroke.
2. 4 minutes of treading water.
3. 15-yard underwater swim.
A make-up test will be offered June 13th at 2pm.

Junior Lifeguard Nippers
Ages 7 – 13,
June 15-26 from 10:30am-2pm
Code # 12288

• Can’t commit to seven-weeks of Jr. Guards or you are just wanting to get your child’s feet wet while experiencing a two-week session of the regular nationally affiliated program.  This program will provide many of the same components the longer program offers including swimming, running, paddle-boarding, marine and beach education; however, all activities will be modified based on the lower swim requirement for this program
  
  
• All new participants must pass a non-competitive 50-meter swim test in 1:15, a 15-yard underwater swim and tread water for 4 minutes.  Testing will be conducted Saturday May 9 at 2pm at Los Baños located at 401 Shoreline Drive.  A makeup test will be conducted on June 13th at 2pm at Los Baños

Junior Lifeguard Fitness & Fun
June 22 – 26; 10:30am – 2pm
Code # 12289
Ages 9-17 years
Must be a returning Jr. Lifeguard participant

• Can’t wait for your child to return for Jr. Lifeguards 2009 then this one-week program is designed for you.  Each morning your child will go through a variety of conditioning exercises that are specific to the many Jr. Lifeguard activities, and then in the afternoon they will participate in team-work exercises, and challenge themselves in modified Jr. Lifeguard event classics