City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
We encourage Junior Lifeguards to be present each day of the program in order to maximize their skills and program growth.
This is especially important during the first two weeks of the program as this is a key time for foundational safety lessons as well as for JGs to get to know their instructor and groupmates.
Attendance Requirement:
Over the course of the first two weeks of the NBJG Program, Junior Lifeguards must attend at least two program days during their normal session, in order to remain enrolled in the program. This requirement applies to both new and returning JG families.
If your family is not able to make this requirement, your JG will be required to attend a 2.5-hour safety session. The 2025 safety day is still being finalized, but will likely take place on Friday, June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Junior Lifeguards who are required to attend the safety day as a result of attendance, must begin regular program attendance the Monday following the safety day. Junior Lifeguards cannot miss any days during the third week of the program, if they were required to attend the safety day. (Please note, since Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, there will be four regular JG Program days during week three.)
Families who will not be able to complete one of these two options should contact us at NewportJG@nbfd.net prior to processing payment for the program.
In addition to the above requirements, excessive absences may impact their ability to participate in certain activities due to safety.