2027 NBJG Program Dates: June 14 - July 29 *Attendance & Participation Requirements - Updated 08-11-26* Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Program Info

 

Important 2027 Dates:

• January 14, 2027: Create or update your NBJG account.

• February 1, 2027 at 8:00 a.m.: Reserve a swim test time in your NBJG account. 

• March: Swim test tryouts. See swim test page for additional details.

• April: Process payment. Review how to process payment.

• May 15: Refund request deadline. See cancellation policy.

• NBJG Program: June 14 - July 29, 2027

 

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:

• Learning and exemplifying S.U.R.F. - Safety, Unity, Respect, Focus
• Entering and exiting the water safely
• Negotiating the surf and shorebreak
• Long distance ocean swims
• Paddling
• Body surfing
• Distance running
• Identifying and swimming out of a rip current
• Lifeguard safety and skills
• Basic first aid and personal safety
• Team building and good sportsmanship