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THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS MONTEREY JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

This summer, be a part of the action... Become a Monterey Junior Lifeguard!!!

The Monterey Junior Lifeguard Program is a 4-week educational and recreational summer program for children between the ages of 9 and 16. The kids are exposed to a carefully planned schedule of lectures and field trips, balanced with physical conditioning and ocean recreation activities. This unique aquatic class is taught by professional Ocean Lifeguards and several guest lecturers. There are 2 four-week sessions each summer, one at Monterey State Beach and one at Asilomar State Beach.

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN
  • Safety, Ocean & Beach Hazards
  • Rip Currents, Waves & Tides
  • Beach Ecology & Marine Life
TRAINING IN
  • Surf & Ocean Rescue
  • First Aid & CPR
FUN
  • Surfing & Boogie Boarding
  • Sailing & Kayaking
  • Skin Diving & Body Surfing
  • Beach Flags & Relay Races
  • Beach & Ocean Games
  • Tidepooling & Sand Castles
  • Junior Guard Competitions
EXERCISE
  • Beach Running
  • Ocean Swimming
  • Paddle Board Races
  • Push ups & Sit ups
  • Stretching & Calisthenics
FIELD TRIPS
  • Carmel Beach Surfing Safari
  • CSUMB Sailing
  • Monterey Bay Kayaks
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Snorkeling Day at San Carlos
  • Santa Cruz JG Competitions
  • Rescue Agencies
  • Awards Banquet
  • And Much More!

PROVIDING QUALITY WATER SAFETY EDUCATION SINCE 1994!!!

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Tubed Victim

Snorkel

Paddleboard

Sand Star

Surfing

Circle Stretch
 

ImportantDates

March 1, 2010
Returning JG Application Process Begins

April 1, 2010
New JG Application Process Begins

June 7, 2010
Session 1 JG Tryouts

July 12, 2010
Session 2 Tryouts

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