SUMMER 2027 Registration opens February 2027 Sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date with all of our announcements! EMAIL LIST REGISTRATION About JGs LBJGs is a 6 week summer program for youth age 9 to 17. The program focuses on strengthening ocean swimming skills physical fitness, and beach safety awareness. This program gives students the experience they need for future careers as lifeguards or in various public service professions. LEARN MORE HOW TO JOIN TRYOUTS New JGs must pass a tryout at one of the scheduled Tryout dates or at a prep class before they register. The JG program has 8 tryouts scheduled from February through May. Check the “Tryouts” page of the JG website for dates and to sign up! TRYOUTS REGISTRATION Registration opens in February every year. Due to the high demand for our morning session, we have a priority registration policy. Check the "REGISTRATION" page for more information. REGISTRATION PREP CLASS Is your swimmer nervous about passing the JG tryout? Prep Class is a great opportunity for prosepctive new JGs to improve their swimming stroke, speed, and confidence in the water. PREP CLASS

Volunteer at the Aquarium The Aquarium of the Pacific has volunteer opportunities for people of all ages! See how you can get involved in our community! Learn More Families Volunteer opportunities for our JG's and their families! Learn More youth JG's ages 11+ can volunteer and earn service hours, gain experience, and meet new friends! Learn More VOLUNTEENS The VolunTEEN program is for A's interested in discovering more about ocean science, leadership, and conservation. Learn More

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REPORTING ABSENCES Please use the buttons below to report absences. You can use the same google form to fill out multiple absences. Absences sent over email will not be recorded. If your child is running late or needs to leave early, they must bring a note to be submitted to their instructor. If your JG needs to leave early, please send them with a note specifying what time they need to be picked up. Your JG should give their early release note directly to their instructor at the beginning of the session. Advanced notice is required because there are occasions when Instructors plan activities away from the station. On those days, arrangements need to be made for early release requests before the Instructor takes their group to their designated area. Please be aware of the following considerations regarding Early Release: If your JG's Instructor has scheduled activities away from JG HQ, and your JG needs to be picked up early, your JG may be asked to stay with another group or may be on standby at the JG station. If the JG instructor / JG team is not made aware of the early release request at the appropriate time, your JG may not be ready for pick up at the requested time. Early release requests made over the phone or email are not guaranteed.

CADET INTERNS This opportunity is available for high school students who have completed at least one year of the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Cadet Program. All students regardless of school district are encouraged to appy. Interns will have opportunities to learn more about careers in public safety, work in a professional environment, and develop a better understanding of the operations of the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. Job Details Assist JG Team with administrative work out of Fire Headquarters and JG office Assist Junior Lifeguard Instructors during JG Prep Classes throughout the spring Opportunities to learn about different facets of Marine Safety (ie. Rescue Boat tours, station tours, dispatch shadowing) Participate in weekly physical conditioning Use the knowledge gathered from the internship to complete a group project Application Requirements Applicant must be in good standing with their high school Applicant must have completed one summer of the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Cadet Program Interested Cadets must email their Resume and Letter of Interest to LBJG@longbeach.gov , addressed to Kylee Yocky APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 ARE DUE: FRIDAY 9/18 2024 Cadet Interns Elizabeth Aydin I am a sophomore at Millikan High School and I am part of the compass pathway. I'm also on the swim and water polo team at Millikan and I have been part of the JG program for 1 year. I am looking forward to learning more about helping my community and getting involved in new things I would have never before. One of my most recent accomplishments was getting a 5 on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. 2024 Cadet Intern What is your favorite place in Long Beach? El Dorado Park What is your hidden talent? I can walk on my hands If you could introduce a new sport in the Olympics, what would it be? Hide and seek in the dark Niko Ponce I am currently a sophomore at Millikan High School and am a part of the water polo and swim team. I was a JG for 5 years and currently working towards doing my 6th year as a Cadet. I am most looking forward to learning about the different skills, techniques, and characteristics that make a good lifeguard. One of my recent accomplishments was being moved up to play CIF varsity for water polo as a sophomore this past season. 2024 Cadet Intern What is your hidden talent? I know how to play the guitar Who is someone you admire? My parents and my grandpa If you could do a lifeguard exchange anywhere in the world, where would you go? Hawai’i Paul Sullivan I am a sophomore at Millikan. I have played water polo and swam for two years at Millikan. On top of my physical training, I maintain a 4.0 GPA and frequently attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, Law Club, and Childhood Cancer Club. I have been a Long Beach JG for 3 years and I look forward to completing my 4th as a Cadet. One of my most recent accomplishments is participating in a Criminal Mock Trial as a PEACE student at Millikan High School. 2024 Cadet Intern Julia Gisel I am a Junior at Saint Joseph High School and I am apart of of the swim and Water Polo teams, I am also apart of ASB (Student Government) and theatre. I have been apart of the Junior Lifeguard program for 2 years, with one year as a Cadet and I am really excited to continue with this amazing program. One of my most recent accomplishments is ending my last semester with a 4.4 grade point average. 2024 Cadet Intern What is your hidden talent? Crocheting and sewing. If you could add one sport to the Olympics what would it be? Ski Ballet. What is your Favorite place in Long Beach? Bixby Knolls . Sofia Castro I am a junior at Saint Joseph High School and currently do swim and water polo. I have been a part of the Junior Lifeguard program for 6 years, as well as one year in the JG Cadet Program. I am most looking forward to gaining experience on how to best support my community and gaining knowledge on how to be the best lifeguard I can possibly be. I have a passion for serving my community and uplifting others. One of my most recent accomplishments is earning a 4.2 GPA. 2024 Cadet Intern 1. What is your hidden talent? I can make cool jewelry. 2. Who is someone you admire? I admire my friend Julia and my mom. 3. If you could introduce a new sport in the Olympics, what would it be? I would introduce laser tag to the Olympics. Gary Romero Bio coming soon! 2024 Cadet Intern

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SUMMER HANDBOOK The JG Team created the Family Handbook to give JG families as much information as we can about the day-to-day operations of the JG Program, as well as special events. Below are some of the highlights from the handbook. We highly recommend taking the time to go through the entirety of the handbook and reviewing it with your JG before the start of the program. Pick-up/Drop-off JG drop off is located in the parking lot off of Claremont and Ocean Blvd. Your child's instructor will meet their group at the lot every day for drop off, and will accompany your child back to the lot at the end of every day for pick up. What to Bring Everyday essentials include: Backpack Towel Snacks Sunscreen Water JG Uniform Hat If your JG brings their cell phone to the program, it must remain in their bag during throughout the session. Sun Safety We recommend that all JGs bring an SPF 30 or higher water-resistant, reef-safe sunscreen with them every day. Sunscreen should be applied at home before the session. JGs will have time during their session to reapply – typically at the beginning and towards the middle of the program. JGs who burn easily should wear a shirt or rash guard whenever possible. It is also recommended that all JGs wear a hat and sunglasses whenever possible. JG uniform hats and rashguards can be purchased on the JG Online Store. Uniforms Junior Lifeguards are required to arrive in uniform every day. The JG uniform consists of a red JG shirt and navy JG trunks. One shirt and one pair of trunks will be provided with registration . Any additional uniform items can be purchased via the JG Online Store. We have designated Uniform Distribution dates prior to the start of the program. Those dates will be announced in the spring. LEARN MORE Bike Safety JGs who ride their bike to the program are required to wear a helmet. Helmets must be properly secured and buckled while riding. It is required that JGs properly lock up their bikes to the bike racks. Please be sure to discuss bike safety tips with your JG if they will be frequently biking to the program. The link below has important safety tips from the City of Long Beach. BIKE SAFETY Absences All excused absences need to be reported on the JG website. You can fill out the excused absence form on the " ABSENCES " page. We will no longer be accepting absence notifications through email as they get lost in our inbox. ABSENCES

BEACH DAY New junior guards are invited to join us for an introduction to JGs! The goal of Beach Day is to give new JGs the opportunity to get comfortable swimming on the oceanfront prior to the first day of the summer program. DETAILS JGs will be in small groups of up to 10, assigned the day of the event All groups will check in across the bike path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd Groups will be assigned at check-in Instructors will walk groups across the street to Bayshore Beach where they will practice safe water entries/exits Once everyone feels comfortable, instructors will move groups to the oceanfront Additional instructors will be on the beach for support Parents are welcome to observe activities on the oceanfront but are asked not to interrupt instruction time *Registration is capped at 50 participants per session. WHEN & WHERE Session 1: Date: TBD Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Session 2: Date: TBD Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Please DO NOT RSVP for both sessions to leave space for other JGs to participate

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About JGs LBJGs is a 6 week summer program for youth age 9 to 17. The program focuses on strengthening ocean swimming skills physical fitness, and beach safety awareness. This program gives students the experience they need for future careers as lifeguards or in various public service professions. LEARN MORE HOW TO JOIN TRYOUTS New JGs must pass a tryout at one of the scheduled Tryout dates or at a prep class before they register. The JG program has 8 tryouts scheduled from February through May. Check the “Tryouts” page of the JG website for dates and to sign up! TRYOUTS REGISTRATION Registration opens in February every year. Due to the high demand for our morning session, we have a priority registration policy. Check the "REGISTRATION" page for more information. REGISTRATION PREP CLASS Is your swimmer nervous about passing the JG tryout? Prep Class is a great opportunity for prosepctive new JGs to improve their swimming stroke, speed, and confidence in the water. PREP CLASS