Jr Lifeguard Program

4 and 5 week session overview ( Ages 9 - 17 )

The 4 and 5 week DMJG Program is set up for first time participants and returning participants.  It is a physically demanding program with lots of beach and water action along with FUN!  Sportsmanship, team work, respect of the beach and ocean are stressed.  Lifeguard rescue techniques are taught and practiced daily along with first aid and CPR.  We will participate in Junior Lifeguard Competitions, field trips and an awards banquet at the end of each session.

2 week session overview ( Ages 9 - 13 )

The 2 week sessions are set up for first time JG participants, the session is an INTRODUCTION to the DMJG program.  All basic JG skills and games will be covered.  There will be lots of beach and water action daily along with FUN!

The emphasis is on FUN while LEARNING.

Uniform

The manditory uniform for Jr. Guards is outlined below and be purchased at Link Here

Back pack Shirt Towel Shorts Rash guard Swimsuit
Provided Provided Provided Purchase Optional Girls

Online Registration now open.

Your Junior Lifeguard must be 9 years old on or before the last day of the session you wish to enroll in.


1A Jun, 16 - Jul, 17 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $525 full*
1P Jun, 16 - Jul, 17 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM $525 full*
1-2wk Jun, 16 - Jun, 27 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM $260 full*
2A Jul, 21 - Aug, 14 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $475 full*
2P Jul, 21 - Aug, 14 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM $475 full*
2-2wk Jul, 21 - Aug, 01 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM $260 full*
3-2wk Aug, 04 - Aug, 15 : 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM $260 full*
* Sessions marked as "full" may become available again if a cancellation occurs. Please continue to check back. Sorry there are no wait lists available for full sessions.

Little Turtles ages 7&8


LT1 Jun, 16 - Jun, 27 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $260 full*
LT2 Jul, 07 - Jul, 18 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $260 full*
LT3 Jul, 21 - Aug, 01 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $260 full*
LT4 Aug, 04 - Aug, 15 : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM $260 full*

We are offering several programs that we hope will fit your schedule. You can register online, or by mail. To secure the spot you want we recommend you register and pay online. Our spots are first come first serve. Online registrations are processed in real time.

Curriculum

Topics covered during a Junior Lifeguard Session, but are not limited to:

  • Recognition of safe vs. dangerous areas to swim, surf or body board
  • Rip currents and how to recognize and navigate if need be
  • Self rescue
  • First aid techniques
  • CPR
  • Lifeguarding duties
  • Recognizing persons in distress in the ocean
  • Steps of a rescue
  • Rescue board techniques
  • Lifeguard communications (radio codes, hand signals)
  • Mock rescues
  • Body board instruction, surfing instruction, body surfing instruction
  • Physical fitness
  • Nutrition
  • Sun Protection
  • Sportsmanship and teamwork
  • Water etiquette
  • Municipal codes
  • Jr. Lifeguard competition events
  • Oceanography, marine life and respect of nature