OC Junior Guards

Welcome to OC Junior Guards! This is a full-day junior lifeguard experience that incorporates a variety of lifeguard based activities designed to build the students' ocean knowledge and skills and teach them about the ocean lifeguard profession. SIGN UP!- Enrollment opens March 1st, 2025 All customers must create an account with OCJG to sign up for sessions Enrollment will be on a first come, first serve basis. Space may be limited. Payment must be received in full at the time of enrollment New Customers [Create Account Here] Returning Customers [Log In Here]
NEW STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A SWIM TEST
Curriculum Info- The curriculum is designed to provide students with ocean safety fundamentals through fun, challenging and enriching activities taught by experienced professional lifeguards. Students will be in and out of the water throughout the day learning and practicing skills that will help them work their way up through the program to complete more challenging and engaging activities. All activities are subject to ocean conditions and safety considerations. Activities include: Warm Up and Stretching Ocean and Surf Swimming Surf Zone Entry and Exit Navigating Rip and Long Shore Currents Beach Running Paddling Skills First Aid Skills Ocean Rescue Skills Lifeguard Competition Sun Protection Ocean Environment and Wildlife Lifeguard and EMS Operations Participant Ages- 7-15 years old Location- Strands Beach Drop off and pick up at: 34116 Selva Road, Dana Point, CA 92629 Junior Guard 2025 Schedule- Students may enroll in any combination of weeks Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm Week #1- 06/16/25 - 06/20/25 Week #2- 06/23/25 - 06/27/25 Week #3- 07/07/25 - 07/11/25 Week #4- 07/14/25 - 07/18/25 Week #5- 07/21/25 - 07/25/25 Week #6- 07/28/25 - 08/01/25 Week #7- 08/04/25 - 08/08/25 Program Cost- $295 per week per child Uniform not included in price No sibling or multi-week discounts Cancellation Policy- There is a $50.00 cancellation charge per week per child Cancellation requests must be made 7 days prior to the start of the session of enrollment to receive a refund No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested less than 7 days prior to the start of the session Swim Test Requirement- All new OCJG students must complete a swim test prior to participation in the program. The swim test ensures that each student has a baseline swimming ability that will allow them to safely participate in supervised water activities in the ocean environment. All new students ages 7-15 are required to complete a swim test Returning students are not required to take the swim test The swim test consists of the following: 100 yards timed swim completed in 2:30 minutes or less 5 minutes continuous treading water without rest or assistance The swim test must be completed no later than 7 days in advance of program participation The student must be registered in an OCJG Account before taking the swim test in order for their swim test results to be recorded in our database Enrolled students who cannot pass the swim test prior to participation will receive a full refund. Refund requests must be made 7 days prior to the week of enrollment. Swim Test Procedure- The swim test can be completed using any of the following authorized programs: OC Junior Guards Free Swim Test- Just show up, no appointment necessary. Date & Time- TBA Location- Dana Hills High School Pool Dolphin Aquatics- Dolphin Aquatics is our official swim test and swim test prep partner. They offer swim tests on a walk-in basis for $20 and weekly swim test prep courses. Visit their website for more info: Dolphin Aquatics Swim Test Info Authorized Swim Teams and Instructors- The swim test can be taken at alternate locations utilizing the [Swim Test Verification Form]. Follow instructions on the form to submit your swim test results. Authorized programs/instructors include the following: USA Swimming Member Teams- Look up or find your team at this link- USA Swimming Member Teams The team name and contact person must be listed on the Swim Test Verification Form. WSI Certified Swim Instructor/lifeguard- A copy of the instructor's/lifeguard's WSI certification must be submitted with the Swim Test Verification Form to be validated. Uniform Requirement- Junior Guards are required to wear a uniform for the purpose of safety, uniformity, and accountability. OCJG branded uniforms are sold at our uniform sales (see below): The required uniform items consist of: White T-Shirt White Rashguard Navy Blue Boardshorts for Boys Navy Blue Bathing Suit for Girls- THIS IS NOT PROVIDED BY OCJG. We will accept any solid color navy blue or blue female one piece or two piece that is designed for sportswear. The uniform requirement may be satisfied with a plain white T-shirt and rashguard and navy blue boardshorts or bathing suit. Please ensure your uniform is labeled with your name in permanent marker Uniform Sales- Dates & Times: TBA There are no alternative uniform sale dates. Please plan accordingly. Location: OC Junior Guards Warehouse 216 Avenida Fabricante, Suite 202 San Clemente, CA 92673 Payments: Credit card payments only All sales are final Prices: T-Shirt (Required)- $12.00 Rashguard (Required)- $28.00 Boardshorts (Required)- $34.00 Hooded Sweatshirt (Optional)- $28.00 Sweatpants (Optional)- $28.00 Hat (Optional)- $15.00 Required Equipment- To ensure your child's safety, we have provided the following list of equipment as a minimum standard for participating in the program activities. Please ensure your equipment is labeled with your name in permanent marker: Surf Fins- Soft rubber fin that secures around the ankle with no adjustable straps. There are a variety of brands including Duck Feet, DaFin, Viper, BZ, etc. The fin must be designed for bodysurfing or bodyboarding, not diving, snorkeling or lap swimming. Packed Lunch and Water- There will be a 45-minute lunch break each day. IMPORTANT Pack lunch in a mini cooler that is squirrel and seagull proof Towel Sun Block- SPF + 30 Sweatshirt- Air temperatures can be quite cool at the beach Beach Bag- Large enough to hold and carry all equipment for the walk to and from the beach. Bags should be labeled with the junior lifeguard's name. Flip Flops/Sandals- For the walk to and from the beach and parking lot. Optional Recommended Equipment- The following items are not required for program participation but highly recommended: Wetsuit- Wetsuits provide extra warmth and comfort in the ocean. It is very important for your child to try on these items when you are purchasing them and make sure they fit like a "second skin". Wetsuits come in different styles, which provide different amounts of warmth and flexibility. Please consult a store attendant when you are shopping for a wetsuit. Zinc based sunscreen for the face- Due to the active nature of our program, sunscreen tends to be washed and/or rubbed off. It is highly recommended to invest in a zinc based sunscreen that is highly waterproof and durable. Student Drop Off and Pick Up- Drop Off Procedure Drop off your child at 9:00 AM sharp Strands Beach Parking Lot, north end of parking lot. 34116 Selva Road, Dana Point, CA 92629 Drive slowly and be aware of pedestrians Please park your vehicle in a legal parking space. No drive through drop offs. Walk your child to the grassy area at the north end of the parking lot Program staff will be present wearing yellow and orange OCJG shirts Students will be walked down to the beach under program staff supervision Parents must notify OC Junior Guards ahead of time if they will be late dropping off their child by calling (949) 276-5050 Pick Up Procedure Pick up your child at 3:00 PM sharp. Students will be walked to the north end of the Strands Beach Parking Lot under program staff supervision Please park your vehicle in a legal parking space. No drive through pick ups Parents must notify OC Junior Guards ahead of time if they will be late picking up their child by calling (949) 276-5050 Advancement Opportunities- The junior guard program offers a track for motivated junior guards who have mastered the program curriculum to begin higher levels of training that prepares them for a future career as a Professional Ocean Lifeguard. Orca Group - At the beginning of each week, 11-15 year old students may try out to become an Orca. The Orca group offers a more challenging curriculum that prepares students for the Assistant Position and hones their skills in the ocean environment. Candidates must complete tryouts to be selected for the group and are strongly encouraged to sign up for two-week increments to have the best experience with the activities and competitions. Space is limited and not all tryout candidates are guaranteed to be selected for the Orca Group. Advanced aquatic events and challenges Lifeguard Competitions Day trips exploring the coast by foot, paddleboard and swimming. Events will be scheduled according to ocean conditions and competition scheduling. Working alongside a professional lifeguard in the lifeguard tower to gain hands-on experience. Qualify to be an OCJG Assistant- Orcas who have completed at least two full weeks and have demonstrated strong leadership and lifeguard abilities will be evaluated and have the opportunity to be selected for the OCJG Assistant Position. This is a volunteer position that is assigned to work with an OCJG Instructor to provide safety and support during JG activities. Assistant selections are made at the end of the JG season and their position will be assigned for the following season. Selected Assistants will be required to attend pre-season meetings, program activities such as uniform distribution and swim test, and trainings to help prepare them for their role in the program Further details on events, meetings and trainings will be given to parents and students by phone and email as the season approaches. Assistants will receive a special uniform that identifies them apart from other junior guards. They will be expected to represent the program in a positive light through their leadership, effort, professionalism, and positive attitude. Assistants will receive more advanced lifeguard training and work in the field with active duty lifeguards to give them practice and orientation to the ocean lifeguard's job duties. Pre-Qualify for the Ocean Lifeguard Academy- Assistants who are 15 years old will have the opportunity to complete a USLA regulation ocean swim during their session that will pre-qualify them for acceptance into the following season's Ocean Lifeguard Academy (OLA). The OLA is the main qualification and training component for OC Lifeguard employment. Pre-qualification consists of an United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) regulation ocean swim of 500 meters in under 10 minutes. Minimum ocean lifeguard employment age is 16 Employment is not guaranteed and is subject to all prerequisite on-boarding requirements. Visit Lifeguard Employement Info for more information.

OC Junior Guards is a service of OC Lifeguards 34127 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 276-5050 www.oclg.org