IMPORTANT 2027 UPDATES:
Updated September 20, 2026
Welcome to the Monterey Junior Lifeguards Website:
Hello Everyone! Summer of 2026 has come to a close and what a summer it was! We are excited to see new and returning faces June of 2027. Keep your eyes peeled for the 2027 regestration dates which will be posted at the beginning of the new year. Thank you for your participation in and support of the Monterey Junior Guard Program.
If you are seeking tuition assistance/scholarships please note that the deadline for those applications will be at the end of the month/March. Please visit our 'Tuition Assistance' page for further details.
If you are a first year participant and fail to show up to one of the tryouts you will be dropped from registration and your space will be given to the next participant on our waiting list. Please see information below in regards to our swim test tryouts, dates, time and location:
Important Dates:
*Tryouts/Swim Test Dates (for first year participants only):
Option 1: TBD
Location: Monterey Sports Center 301 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
Time: TBD
Option 2: TBD
Location: Monterey Sports Center 301 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
Time: TBD
*Tuition Assistance Applications/Packet Due: April 1st, 2027
*Monterey Junior Lifeguard Registration Opens: April 11th, 2027 @8AM
(please visit our 'Signup' page for registration instructions)
Please refer back to this website throughout the year for our most current updates. We currently do not have administrative staff working full time for our program, so please take this into consideration when contacting us.
We hope you find the information in this website usefull. We look forward to seeing you at Monterey JG's this year, as we anticipate another great summer packed with fun in the sun down at the beach!
FAQ Link: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29676
2027 Session Dates:
Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD
Cost: $475 per Session
Summer Activities:
This unique program gives local youth in Monterey County the opportunity to receive instruction and practice in ocean safety awareness skills, paddle boarding, body surfing, surfing, snorkeling, calisthenics, self rescue and more! This program gives youth the opportunity to be in top physical condition as well as develop ocean awareness skills not only for their own benefit, but also for the long term maitnenance and preservation of the ocean environment.
WHO: Boys and Girls Ages: 9-15
WHERE: Monterey State Beach (Roberts parking lot on the South end of Sand Dunes Drive next to Tides Hotel)
WHEN: Monday-Friday (9am-2pm)
*Due to unforseen conditions and regulations, ALL information is subject to change.