City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
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2026 NBJG Program Dates: June 16 - July 30 *Attendance & Participation Requirements* Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Program Overview
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is an ocean-based program for youth ages 9 to 15. The 7-week program centers on ocean skill building, physical fitness, lifeguarding skills, and how to recognize potentially hazardous conditions in an ever-changing aquatic environment.
Lessons, skills, and events JGs accomplish each summer include:
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Learning and exemplifying S.U.R.F. - Safety, Unity, Respect, Focus
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Entering and exiting the water safely
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Negotiating the surf and shorebreak
- Long distance ocean swims
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Paddling
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Body surfing
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Distance running
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Identifying and swimming out of a rip current
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Lifeguard safety and skills
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Basic first aid and personal safety
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Team building and good sportsmanship
