OC Junior Guards

Welcome to the Sandpiper Group! This is a shortened-day, introductory junior guard experience for younger participants that are still building up their swimming skills. 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]
SWIM TEST IS NOT REQUIRED
Curriculum Info- The curriculum is centered around fun and educational activities that prepare the students for full-day Junior Lifeguards. Students will be kept on the beach and in shallow water (knee deep) under close lifeguard instructor supervision. Activities include: Warm Up and Stretching Relays, Races and Games Tidepooling Shallow Shoreline Water Activities (conditions pending) Rip Current and Surf Education First Aid Skills Ocean Lifeguard Demonstrations Participant Ages- 7-8 years old Location- Strands Beach Drop off and pick up at: 34116 Selva Road, Dana Point, CA 92629 Sandpiper 2025 Schedule- Students may enroll in any combination of weeks Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm 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- $260 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 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: 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. 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 1:00 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

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