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Register For Encinitas Junior Lifeguards, Summer 2023 Dates

If you want to enroll your child into the Encinitas Junior Lifeguard Program here is what you need to know.

No, you don't have to live in Encinitas to take part in the city's Junior Lifeguard Program.
No, you don't have to live in Encinitas to take part in the city's Junior Lifeguard Program. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig)

ENCINITAS, CA —The City of Encinias is still accepting candidates for its Lifeguard Program for the summer of 2023.

The City of Encinitas Junior Lifeguard program is designed for boys and girls 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 swimming, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, snorkeling and skills competitions. The goal of the program is to educate young people in ocean and beach safety while building self-confidence and appreciation for the ocean environment.

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Registration for this program opened in early March, according to the city.

Summer 2023 Junior Lifeguard Program session dates:
  • Session 1 - June 19-June 30
  • Session 2 - July 3rd - July 14 (No Camp on July 4)
  • Session 3 - July 17 - July 28
  • Session 4 - July 31 - August 11

All sessions have a morning 9 a.m.-noon session and an afternoon 1 p.m.-4 p.m. session.

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Participant fees are $350 for residents and $360 for non-residents. There is a non-refundable $10 swim test fee for all participants needing a swim test.

You may access the registration site by clicking here. Please make sure your email and other contact information is updated.

For more information, visit: www.encinitasca.gov.

Junior Lifeguard Registration is handled through the Parks & Recreation Department. You can reach them via phone at (760) 633-2740 or email at PRCA@encinitasca.gov.

You may access the registration site by clicking here. Please make sure your email and other contact information is updated at time of registration to receive updates.

To talk with Junior Lifeguard staff, call (760) 633-2752 email encjrguards@encinitasca.gov.

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