We are excited for our summer 2013 program.  The Encinitas Junior Lifeguard Program at Moonlight Beach is an ocean safety and educational youth program for boys and girls ages nine through seventeen.  By combining education with recreation, participants learn about the ocean environment, gain professional lifesaving skills, and enjoy swimming, surfing, body boarding, bodysurfing, and skills competitions. Our goal is to educate young people in ocean and beach safety while building self-confidence and appreciation for the environment.

 

 

 

Swim Test

Please Note: First register your child in a session. Then select and sign up for any swim test of your choosing. The course #s will not be the same. 

 

WHO HAS TO TAKE THE SWIM TEST?

New participants only.  Returning Junior Guards do not have to take the swim test.  New participants are given a swim test to determine that they possess the minimum skills needed to safely benefit from the program.

 

WHERE DOES THE SWIM TEST TAKE PLACE?

All swim tests are held at the YMCA pool in Encinitas.

 

WHERE IS THE YMCA LOCATED?

  

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE SWIM TEST?

 

WHEN ARE THE TRYOUT DATES?

You can attend any test/time prior to the beginning of your session.  

 

SWIM TEST SIGN UP Click here

Directions to sign up for a swim test: After you open the link above, click on "View Activities" and search for "swim test" to display swim test dates and times.

 

Swim Test # 1 - June 15, 2013  

Swim Test # 2 - June 29, 2013        

Swim Test # 3 - July 13, 2013

Swim Test # 4 - July 27, 2013   

 

WHAT DOES THE SWIM TEST CONSIST OF?

Underwater Breath Hold          20 Seconds                           Ages:   ALL

Underwater Swim                     5 Yards                                 Ages:   ALL

Tread Water                            3 Minutes                              Ages:   ALL

100 Yard Swim                        2 Minutes 45 Seconds           Ages:   9 - 11

100 Yard Swim                        2 Minutes 35 Seconds           Ages:   12 - 13

100 Yard Swim                        2 Minutes 25 Seconds           Ages:   14 - 17

 

WHAT IF I FAIL THE SWIM TEST?

If you participate in a swim test and do not pass the swim test before the start of your Junior Lifeguard session, your program registration fees will be refunded in full.  Processing fee is not refunded.  No refunds will be issued for failure to attend a swim test.

 

SWIM TEST Video

(Dates at the end are from 2011) 

 

 

 

Program Fees

 
Two Week Sessions             Resident - $187.50          Non-Resident - $197.50 
Junior Guard Aide fees         Resident - $12.50             Non-Resident - $17.50

 

 

Registration 

 

 

Age Requirements

Junior Lifeguards are ages nine to seventeen years. Participants must be at least 9 years of age by the start date of their session, no exceptions. The age groups are generally split into three age groups as follows:

 

Group A: 13 + years
Group B: 11-12 years
Group C: 9 – 10 years

 

We allow for participants to join other groups (with their friends/family) if they request to do so on the first day. 

 

Aide Program

 

 

Drop-Off / Pick-Up

Please drop-off and pick-up Junior Lifeguard(s) in the upper parking lot located on C Street. The roundabout located on B Street has heavy traffic flow and is highly discouraged. Sheriff Officers patrol this area regularly and frequently ticket illegally parked vehicles.

 

It is the sole responsibility of each parent or guardian to ensure safe travel for their child to and from the Junior Lifeguard Program each day. Please discuss a designated plan in advance each day with your child so they understand when and where to meet you. The Junior Lifeguard Program is not responsible for participants outside of the scheduled program hours and activities. Parents are responsible for their children immediately prior to and immediately following scheduled program hours.