FAQs

Can we sign up for more than one session?
No, currently we are trying to accommodate as many families as possible so you are only permitted to sign up for one Surf Session and one regular Junior Guard Session.

What is the difference between Junior Guards and Surf Camp?

At Junior Lifeguards we have a more structured morning that includes workouts and lectures about ocean safety, lifesaving culture and skills, Marine biology, First Aid and CPR although certifications are not earned due to the time we spend on each subject. The afternoon is when JR Guards get to have free time to practice their water skills.

At Surf Camp there is less structured lessons. We touch on how to read waves and tides and will give more detailed surf instruction as needed. This is not a 1-1 surf lesson but more of a time for them to be introduced to surfing and/or practice their skills and build confidence in all types of wave riding, body surfing, body boarding and standup surfing.

Will my child be safe in the water?
Yes, we do everything possible to insure your child’s safety in the water and on the beach. The Instructors are all professionally trained ocean lifeguards, we have trained assistants and daily seasonal paid guards at our disposal. We set up operations between two manned lifeguard towers. We do have many activities that take place in the ocean that are monitored from the water as well as the beach.

Can my child abstain from the daily buoy swims?
Only if we feel it not safe for them to do so. We are training participants to be safe and confidant in all ocean conditions, physical fitness and daily swims are an important part of this experience. Part of the resistance to swimming in the ocean is water temperature; the water is cold at times. This can be overcome by wearing a wetsuit. We recommend a spring suit (short legs) as it is easy to get on/off and easy to run in.

Are you a “competition” oriented program?
Although we acknowledge the competitive nature in children we do not focus on preparing for competitions, we participate in two organized competitive events during the summer. Instead, we have designed inter-squad activities to motivate participants to perfect good lifesaving skills.

What if my child misses a day?
They will just miss that day’s activities; we hope for perfect attendance but understand that it is not always possible. Please notify us if your child will not be attending.

My child is being bullied, can you do something about this?
Yes we can, bullying is not tolerated in our program. If we determine that a child has been bullying another we will contact their parents and remove the child from the program. Any participant that threatens the safety of another, the group, and/or the public will not be allowed to continue in the program.