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Frequently Asked Questions page. Click on the question for an answer.  

  1. How do I sign up?  

  2. How much does it cost?

  3. Do I need to try out again if I was a JG in the past?

  4. Where can I find an application for a returning Jr Guard?

  5. What are the 2006 dates?

  6. What are the 2006 hours?

  7. What is the refund policy?

  8. What does my child need to participate? 

  9. My child is a new applicant and it is impossible for us to be at any of the three swim tryouts?

  10. What is the Junior Lifeguard Tax ID # 

  11. How early do we need to be at the swim try-out to be assured my child will be able to register at the beach of his/her choice?

 

 

 

1. How Do I Sign up for Junior Guards ? 

New applicants:  All new applicants must pass one of our three pool swim tests.  Registration, payment, and uniform pick up take place immediately after the successful completion of the swim test.  There is no pre registration required, but you can fill out the application, right click, select open, then print. early if you like.  Simply show up at one of the three try-outs.  The tentative dates for the 2006 swim tryouts are as follows.  

  1. Saturday, May 6th, Santa Monica College, Main Campus 9am-2pm

  2. Saturday, May 20th, Mira Costa High School 9am- 1pm

  3. Sunday, June 4th, Malibu 10am- 12pm

Returning applicants.   2005 Junior Guards, who received a patch, do not need to try out again.  Returning Junior Guards must turn in an application with payment by the April 3rd deadline listed on the application.  The 2004 returning application and info sheet is available now.  The new application is not available yet.  

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2. How much does the Junior Guard program cost?

 $386.00.  The fee includes tuition, uniform (a white t-shirt and trunks or a swimsuit), and a one year membership to the United States Lifesaving Association.   For Financial Aid please call (310) 305-9587.  

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3. Do I need to tryout again?

Unless you are a returning JG, who completed the 2005 summer, then yes, you must tryout.  This includes: new applicants, and returning JGs who have been away from the program.

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4. Where Can I find an application for a returning Jr Guard?

If you do not receive an application in the mail by early March, you can pick up an application at 2600 The Strand in Manhattan Beach, or download an application from the internet.  2005 Returning Junior Guard Application.  The new application is not available yet.

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5. What are the 2006 program dates?

July 5th through through August 9th. See master calendar .

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6.What are the program hours ?

Either 8:30am to 11:30am or 1:30pm to 4:30pm.  JGs enroll in one or the other, but not both.  

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7. What is the Junior Guard refund policy?

Refunds are offered up to the end of the first week of the program.  In order to receive a refund you must submit a written request to the Jr Guard office.  JG contact information  

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8. What does my child need to participate in Junior Guards?

For the pool swim tryout: 

lightweight racing style swim suit (aka speedos because baggy suits make for slow times), cap (get that hair out of your eyes), goggles (today is not the day to test a new pair), and a towel (big, fluffy, and lucky is best). 

For summer program days:

 uniform (provided), towel, sunscreen, hat, water 

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9. It is impossible for us to attend to any of the swim tryouts?

Unfortunately, due to the potentially hazardous conditions of the ocean the LA CO Junior Lifeguard program requires all of our non 2005 returning applicants pass one of our three designated  pool swim try-outs.  NO EXCEPTIONS.   

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10. What is the JG TAX ID #?

95-6000927

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11.  How early do we need to be at the swim try-out to be assured my child we be able to register at the beach of his/her choice?

Due to popularity and limited program capacity, some beach sessions fill up quickly.  Sometimes they fill up on or even before the first pool try-out.  If you are a new applicant and desire a spot in a potentially impacted program, we recommend arriving during the lottery hour which begins an hour and a half before the beginning of the test.  It ends a half hour before the test starts, so we can set up.  Your child will be given a numbered wristband, randomly chosen, which will determine his place in line.  If you arrive after the wristband lottery is completed, you swim after those with wristbands.  There will be not overnight camping allowed. 
 


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