Encinitas Junior Guards

Summer 2024 Junior Lifeguard Program session dates:

Session 1 – June 17th – June 28th
Session 2 – July 1st – July 12th with no camp on July 4th
Session 3 – July 15th – July 26th
Session 4 – July 29th – August 9th
All sessions have an AM (9:00-12:00) session and a PM (1:00-4:00) session. Participant fees are $360 for residents and $370 for non-residents. There is a non-refundable $10 swim test fee for all participants needing a swim test.

Registration opens on March 4th, 2023 at 8:00AM.

For more information about the program, please visit

Junior Lifeguards | City of Encinitas The City of Encinitas Junior Lifeguard program is designed for kids ages 9-17 to enhance their ocean skills with two-week sessions offered throughout the summer. By combining education with recreation, participants learn about the ocean environment, gain professional lifesaving skills, and enjoy sw....

Encinitas Junior Lifeguard parents and participants:

Encinitas Marine Safety is working closely with the City of Encinitas to plan the summer 2021 Jr. Guard Program in compliance with the County and State requirements for programming. This years program will be a little smaller than years past. We are still working out details. More information will follow mid April. Thank you for your patience.