PIER JUMP FUNDRAISER The Pier Jump Fundraiser is one of the biggest JG events of the summer! ALL JGs will have the opportunity to make the jump, but JG family members, siblings, and friends (over the age of 18) can donate to make the jump WITH their Junior Guard! Donations to the Pier Jump Fundraiser will go towards the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard nonprofit, a partner of the Long Beach Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Program. The nonprofit provides support to the JG program in the way of scholarships, additional equipment, and supplies! Donation Website Details Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th TIME: Each group will be given a designated time slot. This is a regular session day so morning groups will jump between 9:00AM-12:00PM and afternoon groups will jump between 1:00-4:00PM LOCATION All JGs and participants will check-in at Termino Lifeguard Tower Limited street parking is available, or metered parking in the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Parking Lot (3998 East Allin St, Long Beach, CA 90803) EVERYONE will be dropped off and picked up from Termino on these dates Morning Session Eduardo's group 8:40am Swim Test 9:10am Jump Garrett / Eric's group 9:00am Swim Test 9:30am Jump Julia's group 9:20am Swim Test 9:50am Jump Gage's group 9:40am Swim Test 10:10am Jump Kelly's group 10:00am Swim Test 10:30am Jump Brittany's group 10:20am Swim Test 10:50am Jump Vanessa's group 10:40am Swim Test 11:10am Jump Morning Session Ian's group 8:40am Swim Test 9:10am Jump Isabell's group 9:00am Swim Test 9:30am Jump Paige's group 9:20am Swim Test 9:50am Jump Bridget's group 9:40am Swim Test 10:10am Jump Kaylee's group 10:00am Swim Test 10:30am Jump Marley's group 10:20am Swim Test 10:50am Jump Brooke's group 10:40am Swim Test 11:10am Jump Nico's Group 11:00am Swim Test 11:30 Jump Afternoon Session Eduardo's Group 12:40pm Swim Test 1:20pm Jump Julia's group 1:00pm Swim Test 1:40pm Jump Gage's group 1:20pm Swim Test 2:00pm Jump Kelly's group 1:40pm Swim Test 2:20pm Jump Brittany's group 2:00pm Swim Test 2:40pm Jump Vanessa's Group 2:20pm Swim Test 3:00pm Jump Friday, July 10th Afternoon Session Ian's Cadets group 12:40pm Swim Test 1:10pm Jump Isabell's group 12:40pm Swim Test 1:20pm Jump Paige's group 1:00pm Swim Test 1:40pm Jump Bridget's group 1:20pm Swim Test 2:00pm Jump Garret / Eric's group 1:40pm Swim Test 2:20pm Jump Kaylee's Group 2:00pm Swim Test 2:40pm Jump Brooke's Group 2:20pm Swim Test 3:00pm Jump Nico's Group 2:40pm Swim Test 3:20pm Jump Marley's Group 3:00pm Swim Test 3:40pm Jump Thursday, July 9th *All times are tentative, there may be situations where we are running ahead or behind schedule. 2026 Pier Jump Time Slots How to Donate Three donation tiers: $25: 1 jump with your Junior Guard! $50: 1 jump with your Junior Guard, AND a Pier Jump t-shirt for yourself & your JG! $100: 1 jump with your Junior Guard, a Pier Jump t-shirt for yourself & your JG, AND photo/video footage of the jump! Pier Jump shirts will also be available to purchase for $25 each. There will be a swim test for donors on the day of your jump. Lifeguards at the swim test have the ability to cancel your pier jump if they do not feel you can swim safely back to shore. Donations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sign-ups for each group will close the day before at 5pm If you have multiple children in a single age group, you will be able to jump together. Those who have Junior Guards in multiple age groups will have to make separate donations AND participate in the swim test each day. Safety SAFETY is number one. There will be water support from additional lifeguards, Junior Lifeguard Cadets, and Long Beach Lifeguard Marine Safety Staff Spectators will be asked to remain behind the designated coned area to allow enough space for participants and the JG Team We recommend having your Junior Guard stay for the full session on this day.

PIER JUMP FUNDRAISER The Pier Jump Fundraiser is one of the biggest JG events of the summer! ALL JGs will have the opportunity to make the jump, but JG family members, siblings, and friends (over the age of 18) can donate to make the jump WITH their Junior Guard! Donations to the Pier Jump Fundraiser will go towards the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard nonprofit, a partner of the Long Beach Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Program. The nonprofit provides support to the JG program in the way of scholarships, additional equipment, and supplies! Donation Website Details 2026 dates tba TIME: Each group will be given a designated time slot. This is a regular session day so morning groups will jump between 9:00AM-12:00PM and afternoon groups will jump between 1:00-4:00PM LOCATION All JGs and participants will check-in at Termino Lifeguard Tower Limited street parking is available, or metered parking in the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Parking Lot (3998 East Allin St, Long Beach, CA 90803) EVERYONE will be dropped off and picked up from Termino on these dates How to Donate Three donation tiers: $25: 1 jump with your Junior Guard! $50: 1 jump with your Junior Guard, AND a Pier Jump t-shirt for yourself & your JG! $100: 1 jump with your Junior Guard, a Pier Jump t-shirt for yourself & your JG, AND photo/video footage of the jump! Pier Jump shirts will also be available to purchase for $25 each. There will be a swim test for donors on the day of your jump. Lifeguards at the swim test have the ability to cancel your pier jump if they do not feel you can swim safely back to shore. Donations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sign-ups for each group will close the day before at 5pm If you have multiple children in a single age group, you will be able to jump together. Those who have Junior Guards in multiple age groups will have to make separate donations AND participate in the swim test each day. Safety SAFETY is number one. There will be water support from additional lifeguards, Junior Lifeguard Cadets, and Long Beach Lifeguard Marine Safety Staff Spectators will be asked to remain behind the designated coned area to allow enough space for participants and the JG Team We recommend having your Junior Guard stay for the full session on this day.

CONTACT US Questions? Be sure to check out our FAQ page! FAQs You can also send an email using the form below. Send Success! Message received. Email is the best way to contact us. We are not always in the office. EMAIL ADDRESS LBJG@longbeach.gov OFFICE PHONE (562)536-7807 JG STATION 5374 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA MAILING ADDRESS 3205 Lakewood Blvd Long Beach, CA

Environmental Stewardship Essay Contest As a capstone to the program, LBJGs have the opportunity to participate in an essay contest. The essays reflect on their personal experiences as Junior Lifeguards and their time at the Aquarium, as well as, encourage participants to articulate their personal growth and insights gained from the program. JGs are also asked to explore the relationship between environmental stewardship and community responsibility. Generous donations support the essay contest, including a four first prize scholarships of $1,000 from the Jr. Lifeguard Foundation and Aquarium of the Pacific Board Members, Bob and Val Hoffman. Second and third place prizes with experiences donated by the Aquarium of the Pacific. - Santana Hernandez Jackson, A Group “I am grateful for these experiences because they have shown me that environmental stewardship and community responsibility go hand in hand.” Writing Contest Information This is an optional writing contest; it is not required to participate in the LBJG program. 3 winners from each age group will be selected - Cadets (15-17 years old), A Group (14-17 years old), B Group (12-13 years old), and C Group (9-11 years old). Winners will be announced at the Junior Lifeguard Awards Ceremony. If your JG would like to participate in the essay contest, they must submit their essay to their JG instructor by JULY 20. Continue Reading for essay prompt, rules and prizes! 2026 Essay Contest Prompt ONLY Cadet, A and B Group 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. ONLY C Group 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 Guidelines: 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 2026 Awards and Prizes 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 “Just because we don’t live in the ocean doesn’t mean that the beach isn’t part of our community; it is, and it’s what makes Long Beach so special.” - Louie Munoz, B Group “As Junior Lifeguards, we are not just trained in water rescue but also became ambassadors for marine conservation.” - Makayla Amadeus, A Group

CADET PROGRAM Tryout: TBD Cadets are junior lifeguards ages 15-17 who demonstrate leadership, strong physical abilities, and are interested in becoming Long Beach lifeguards or pursuing another career in public service. Cadets receive higher levels of training in first aid and rescue techniques, shadow Long Beach lifeguards, and assist instructors as needed. The goal of the Cadet Program is to foster leadership skills while preparing individuals for future careers as lifeguards or other forms of public service. The Cadet program is extremely physically demanding, with high expectations for all participants. Prospective cadets are expected to complete the 1000m distance swim in approximately 20 minutes and the run-swim-run in approximately 10 minutes, depending on tryout conditions. To ensure we provide high-quality training and maintain a focus on professional development, we will be capping the program at a maximum of 15 cadets. This limit will allow us to maintain a high standard of instruction and ensure that every cadet can meet the physical demands of the program. LBUSD students with at least one year of cadet experience are eligible to apply for the LBUSD Cadet Internship program. LBJG Core Values Cadet Memo Cadet Skill Sheets Cadet Interns Cadet Tryouts Sign Up Requirements Be at least 15 years old by July 1st, 2027 Submit a resume Attend a physical tryout and formal interview Complete 1000m open water swim in approximately 20 minutes Complete run-swim-run in approximately 10 minutes No prior training or Junior Guard experience is required Tryouts Date: April 26th Time: 8:30 AM Location: Bayshore Lifeguard Station (5415 E. Ocean Blvd) Interviews will take place on the same day at Tryouts at Junior Lifeguard Headquarters (5374 E Ocean Blvd) Tryout Details Candidates must complete both events within a certain time frame in order to be eligible for the interview process. Distance swim in approximately 20 minutes Run-swim-run in approximately 10 minutes Check-in - 8:30 AM Briefing - 8:50 AM 1,000 yard swim - 9:00 AM Run-Swim-Run - 9:45 AM Debrief - 10:15 AM Interviews - 11 AM - 3:00 PM What to bring Picture ID (student ID works fine) Resume Swimsuit, cap, goggles, towel (arrive ready to swim) Snack/water for between events Change of clothes for Interview 2026 CADET PROGRAM CALENDAR (tbd) Any questions regarding the Cadet Program, please email LBJG@longbeach.gov

EVENTS WELCOME PICNIC This is a fun event for new (and returning) JG Families to come and meet the JG Team before the program starts. Stay awhile and picnic in the park, or just stop by and say hi! The JG Team will be answering questions about the summer program, selling JG LIFE apparel, and setting up some fun games for the JGs! Picnic location and details will be sent out to the JG families via email. FIRST DAY of JGs! It’s the day we’ve all been looking forward to! JGs are dropped off at Claremont & Ocean, and run down to be greeted by their instructors at JG Headquarters! JG Team members will have a booth set up near the drop off location, ready to answer any questions! Make sure your JG brings sunscreen, a towel, snacks, water, and a bag to carry everyday! ROGER COULTER RELAY To honor the legacy of Long Beach Lifeguard legend, Roger Coulter, this Intercrew Relay is held as a kickoff summer event that showcases the physical abilities of Long Beach lifeguards and JG Cadets. While this event is only for our Lifeguard and Cadet competitors, everyone is encouraged to come and cheer on each team! LBJG Classic This day is full of friendly competition for everyone! Each JG will compete in at least 3 events. Run-offs will be an all day event (10AM-3PM) and all JGs are encouraged to participate! Instructors use the run-offs results to determine who qualifies for the LBJG Regionals Competition Team! The Regionals Competition is an event that takes place each summer with other Junior Guards from up and down the coast. Swim Long Beach This event is one of the JG program's FUNdraising tools! JGs have exactly one hour to swim as many buoys as they can! Parents are welcome to cheer on participants from the sand. Make sure to complete your Buoy - A - Thon pledge sheet with names of those willing to donate and turn it in to your instructor before the deadline! Swim LB Page Catalina Trip The Catalina Trip is a yearly favorite of the A group and Cadets. The groups will be taken over to Two Harbors in Catalina on the Catalina Express. JGs will spend the day free-diving, snorkeling, and exploring. JG’s should bring lunch and some snacks for the day. This is a full day event (6AM-5PM) and more details will be provided as we get closer to the scheduled date. Pier Jump Fundraiser The Pier Jump Fundraiser is one of the biggest JG events of the summer! ALL JGs will have the opportunity to make the jump, but JG family members, siblings, and friends (over the age of 18) can donate to jump off Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier WITH their JG! There are 3 separate donation tiers available: $25: 1 jump with your JG! $50: 1 jump with your JG, & 2 Pier Jump shirts! $100: 1 jump with your JG, 2 Pier Jump shirts, & photo/video footage of the jump! Pier Jump Page Ironguard The final week of the program is marked by this challenging event! JGs and their supporters gather at 1st Place and race all the way to the end of the sand at 72nd Place. The course consists of 4 miles of running and 2 miles of swimming. Participants swim around 14 buoys plus all the way around the pier and run the distances between. Participants who complete the race in under 2 hours receive an event hat. A perpetual trophy for the boys & girls top finishers of the A, B and C divisions respectively was created in 2009. Ironguard Page

PHONE SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS How to Be a JG The Long Beach Junior Lifeguard Summer Program offers students ages nine to seventeen instruction in lifeguard rescue techniques, first aid, ocean sports, physical conditioning, and marine ecology. This program gives students the experience they need for future careers as lifeguards or in various public service professions. All aspects of beach activity will be explored from running to skin diving. The program is presented in a manner that will enable students to participate to the best of his or her ability while learning new skills. We end each summer with the annual Ironguard event, a four mile run and two mile swim that shows students the progress they have made throughout the summer. REGISTRATION 6-week Program June 21-July 30 AM & PM Sessions Morning: 9am-12pm Afternoon: 1pm-4pm Ages 9-17 Cadets: 15-17 years old A Group: 14-17 years old B Group: 12-13 years old C Group: 9-11 years old 2027 $628 Scholarships available for LBUSD students Learn More What's a day in the life look like? For more information about the day-to-day of the Junior Lifeguard program, check out the Summer Handbook! LEARN MORE