General Program Information
For the 23rd year in a row, the Seal Beach Lifeguard Department is offering the Junior Lifeguard Program. The Junior Lifeguard Program is a fun - but physically demanding - hands on program that provides the participants with knowledge and respect for the ocean and it's surrounding environment. It is designed to emphasize the importance of safety, respect, and camaraderie while covering the following topics: Ocean Proofing, Physical Development, Lifeguard Skills, First Aid, and Competition.
This year we will start on Monday June 28 and end on Friday August 13, making the program 7 weeks long. Those who participated last year will be offered priority registration. Residents will also receive a discount off of the tuition. We are looking forward to another exciting year, and hope you find that we offer the best program on the California coast.
Program Schedule:
Session Dates: June 28 to August 13
Daily Sessions are Monday through Friday - 9:00am to 12pm.
Cost*:
NON-RESIDENT: $470.00 (first child) $460.00 (additional child)includes price for field trips and uniform
RESIDENT(zip 90740, 20, 43) $460.00 (first child) $450.00 (additional child) includes price for field trips and uniform
*Cost subject to change
Registration (Sign-Up) Date:
Participants that were in the program last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Open registration for new participants will be held Saturday June 19 at 9:00am at Seal Beach Lifeguard Headquarters (northeast corner of 8th Street Beach Parking Lot). Open Registration is on a first come first served basis. ALL participants must pass a swim test prior to registration. 300 spaces will be available in this year's program.
Junior Lifeguard Age Groups:
"A" Group (14 - 17 years of age) "B" Group (12 - 13 years of age) "C" Group (9 - 11 years of age)
Swim Test*:
ALL participants must pass a 100 yard swim test in order to register.
Swim test dates for RETURNING participants:
Saturdays - May 1, 15 7am to 10am (McGaugh)
Saturday May 22 - 8:30am to 11:30am (USA Water Polo National Training Center)
Swim test dates for NEW participants:
Tuesday June 1 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm (USA Water Polo National Training Center)
Thursday June 3 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm (USA Water Polo National Training Center)
Saturday June 5 - 6:30am to 9:30am (USA Water Polo National Training Center)
The hundred yard swim must be completed within:
1:55 for "C" group
1:40 for "B" group
1:35 for "A" group