Del Mar Junior Lifeguard Program
Swim to Ocean Safety: Have Fun this Summer with San Diego Junior Lifeguards Every summer thousands of kids in Junior Lifeguard uniforms gather at San Diego beaches for a fun-filled, formative experience. Whether swimming out to an offshore buoy, distance running in the sand, paddling through the surf, or competing in a game of beach flags, these kids are learning about ocean safety and the ocean environment while having the time of their lives. What to Expect Junior Lifeguard (JG) programs are offered through both city and state beaches.
Del Mar Lifeguards Site Contents. Del Mar Lifeguard Department Hall of Fame. Junior Lifeguard Program (program accepts applications in March) 9. Del Mar, California – San Diego County parents looking for summer activities for their children or teenagers need look no further than the Del Mar Junior Lifeguard.
Kids ages 9–17 are instructed and supervised by certified, experienced ocean lifeguards, many of whom are JG alumni. Each location’s program varies in terms of daily activities, schedules, special excursions, seasonal traditions and competitions, but all emphasize one basic theme—to provide essential ocean safety education in a fun, recreational environment. “We think it’s very important for kids in San Diego, who are this close to the ocean, to be water-savvy,” says James Murphy, manager of the City of San Diego JGs. While the JG program is designed to teach ocean safety, it is not a forum for actually learning to swim. New participants are required to pass a swim test upon enrollment. Program requirements vary, but most include a 100-yard timed swim, treading water and an underwater swim. A Typical Day The typical day of a Junior Lifeguard varies, but generally begins with warm-up and stretching, followed by the daily “vitamin”—some combination of swimming, running and/or paddling.
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“We tell them it is called a vitamin because it is good to get a work out in on a daily basis, just like taking your vitamins,” says Oceanside lifeguard sergeant Mason Turvey. A key component is the daily lecture on ocean safety. Bill Feeney, director of Solana Beach JGs, says, “We want to make sure the kids are getting age-appropriate instruction in issues that are critical to this community—bluff safety, rip current knowledge and awareness, sun protection and education on the wildlife and environment of the beach.” Other instructive lessons might include information on waves, tides, basic first aid or CPR, often paired with related, physical activities to emphasize the important safety messages. Fitness is another focus of the program. Along with individual lifeguard skill development, kids participate in team relay races and large-scale group games, such as beach flags, dodge ball or capture the flag.
Free swim is often the most popular time of day. Participants can swim, body board, build sandcastles, play in the waves or even learn to surf. Occasional field trips are also eagerly anticipated. Many JGs visit La Jolla Cove for snorkeling and cave exploration, while others spend time at local water parks.
Program Options Some locations offer a single month-long summer session, while others offer a variety of shorter sessions, dates and times. Some have 5-hour days, others have 3-hour days with choice of morning or afternoon. Modified programs for 7/8-year-olds are also available, such as Junior Grommets in San Diego or Little Turtles in Del Mar. A number of programs offer volunteer aid positions or paid internships for returning teens. Competition Day At some point during most sessions, there is a competition day to showcase participants’ new and improved skills. This day involves a series of traditional lifeguard events including distance run, distance swim, run-swim-run, beach flags, distance paddle and team relays.
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Some of these competitions are organized in-house, others are regional or even statewide. Families are always invited to cheer on the kids. “Competition days are some of the most fun and memorable days on the beach,” says Del Mar JG director, Turtle Rudolph. Consider enrolling your child in a summer of ocean safety and beach fun.
It’s sure to provide greater confidence and enjoyment of the water, new friendships, improved fitness and sleepy (but happy!) kids each night. As Coronado lifeguard captain Sean Carey says, “It will truly be a summer your kids will never forget.” (type Junior Lifeguard in the search bar) Lisa Pawlak is an Encinitas resident, freelance writer and mother of two JGs.
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Program Information The City of Encinitas Junior Lifeguard program is designed for boys and girls ages 9-17 to enhance thier ocean skills with two-week sessions offered throughout the summer. By combining education with recreation, participants learn about the ocean environment, gain professional lifesaving skills, and enjoy swimming, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, snorkeling and skills competitions. Our goal is to educate young people in ocean and beach safety while building self-confidence and appreciation for the ocean environment. Registration Registration for Summer 2018 will begin on Tuesday, February 20. All registration is handled through the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
Swim tests are required for all first time Encinitas participants. Session Details Morning sessions run from 9:00am - 12:00pm; Afternoon sessions run from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Competition Day is the second Thursday of each session. Session 1: June 25 - July 6 (No Class July 4) Session 2: July 9 - July 20 Session 3: July 23 - August 3 Session 4: August 6 - August 17 Fee: $207.50 - Resident $217.50 - Non Resident Competition Day Competiton day is a great opportunity for participants in both the morning and afternoon sessions to compete against each other. The in-house competitions are held at Moonlight Beach on the second Thursday of each session.
The schedule for both sessions is 9:00am to 1:30pm. The competiton days are as follows: July 5 July 19 August 2 August 16 Swim Tests All first time Encinitas Junior LIfeguard participants are required to take and pass a swim test administered by the Marine Safety Division. The swim test cannot be waived and referrals from swim coaches or other programs will not be accepted. Swim tests are held at the located at the Solana Beach Boys and Girls Club at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Swim Test Dates and Times: Click on times to register June 23:;;; July 7:;;; July 21:;;; August 4:;;; Swim Test Requirements: Underwater Swim 5 Yards Ages:ALL Tread Water 3:00 Minutes Ages: ALL 100 Yard Swim 2:45 Minutes Ages: 9-10 100 Yard Swim 2:35 Minutes Ages 11-12 100 Yard Swim 2:25 Minutes Ages 13-17 Uniforms All junior lifeguard participants are required to wear a uniform in order to be indentifiable to instructors on the beach and to build team camaraderie.
Uniforms can be purchased at each swim test, on the first day of the session,. The boys uniform consists of navy blue board shorts while the girls have the option of either a navy blue two-piece suit or one-piece suit.
All uniforms must be appropriate and not revealing. Junior Lifeguard Aide If you are interested in becoming a junior lifeguard aide for the summer you must be between the ages of 14-17 and have had at least one-year experience in the junior lifeguards program. To apply for a position as an aide you will need to send a letter of intent (via email: ) to the Junior Lifeguard Coordinator. The letter must include:.
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Name and contact information(including email address). Why you are interested in volunteering as an aide. Background and experience.
Minimum of one reference (Name, Phone # or Email, and Relation). Desired session. Register for desired session at On the first day of your session at 8:00am you will meet with the assigned Junior Lifegaurd Instructor. You will be required to pass a Run-Swim-Run test that consists of a quarter mile run, 500 yard swim, and another quarter mile run.
Drop Off/Pick Up Drop off and pick up take place in the. Please do not block traffic, illegally park, or block emergency access while dropping off your child. Junior Lifeguard Parent Handbook.