The San Clemente Junior Lifeguard Program is an ocean and beach safety program for young people ages 9-16. Participants receive education and experience in ocean safety, first aid, rescue techniques, body surfing, board surfing, physical fitness, and Marine Safety operations.
New Junior Lifeguards -- Swim Test Required
All new participants must pass a swim test to be eligible to register for Junior Guards. Passing a swim test entails swimming 4 lengths of the pool (100 yards) in under 2 minutes.
2023 Swim Test Dates -- Registration Opens Feb. 15
Saturdays at San Clemente Aquatics Center 9:30am-11:00am
March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8
Wednesdays at Ole Hanson Beach Club 6:00pm-7:30pm
March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5
2023 Junior Lifeguard Session Dates
Session I: June 5-June 23 Session II: June 26-July 14 Session III: July 17-August 4
Each session offers an AM Program (9am-12pm) and a PM Program (1pm-4pm).