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Aquarium of the Pacific
Essay Contest

We are so excited to announce the 2025 Aquarium of the Pacific / Junior Lifeguard essay contest!

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This is an optional writing contest; it is not required to participate in the LBJG program. 

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The Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Junior Lifeguard program want to challenge all our JGs not just physically, but academically and environmentally. 

 

There will be 3 winners from each age group - Cadets (15-17 years old), A Group (14-17 years old), B Group (12-13 years old), and C Group (9-11 years old). The winners will be announced at the Junior Lifeguard Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 1st.

 

 If your JG would like to participate in the essay contest, they must submit their essay to their JG instructor by JULY 18. Continue Reading for essay prompt, rules and prizes!

Essay Contest Prompt 

Cadet, A and B Group ONLY 
 Reflecting on your experiences as a Junior Lifeguard and your time spent at the Aquarium of the Pacific, write an essay that explores the relationship of environmental stewardship and community responsibility.  
 
C Group ONLY  
Think about your time as a Junior Lifeguard and at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Write a story about what you learned about helping the ocean and its creatures. You may include a drawing with your essay. 

Essay Rules

Cadets and A Group: Essay can be up to 2 pages typed, double spaced 

 

B Group: Essay can be up to 1 page typed, double spaced or handwritten  Handwritten essays will only be accepted if the writing is legible.

 

C Group: Essay can be up to 3 paragraphs typed or handwritten and can include a drawing Handwritten essays will only be accepted if the writing is legible. Drawings are not mandatory JGs can get official lined paper for their handwritten essay from their JG instructor 

Essay Contest Awards 

There will be a 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place winner from each age group below:

  • Cadets (15-17 years old) 

  • A group (14-17 years old) 

  • B group (12-13 years old) 

  • C group (9-11 years old) 

 

Winners will receive the following prizes:

 

  • 1st Place Winners (4 winners)

    • $1000 Scholarship - $500 from the Aquarium of the Pacific & $500 from the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation 

  • 2nd Place Winners (4 winners)

    • 6 tickets to the Aquarium

    • Aquarium of the Pacific beanie

  • 3rd Place Winners (4 winners)

    • 2 tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific 

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