Where the mountains meet the sea, the small town of Carpinteria offers calm waters and a premiere location for youth to learn beach safety and competition in the Carpinteria Junior Lifeguard Program.
Program Details 2024
JG Calendar – June 2024
JG Calendar – July 2024
JG Calendar – August 2024
Dates: June 17 – August 2, 2024
Times: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:30PM
Holidays Observed (NO JGs): June 19th & July 4th
Location: Carpinteria City Beach
Registration Opening Date: March 4, 2024
ONLY NEW JG PARTICIPANTS MUST TRYOUT (OR PARTICIPANTS HOPING TO MOVE FROM MINI- GUARDS TO JUNIOR GUARDS)
Swim Test Junior Lifeguards( ages 9 – 16):
Tread – 1 minute
Underwater push-off (no stroke) for 5 yards
100-yard freestyle swim in under 2:20
Swim Test Mini-Guards (ages 7 – 9):
Tread – 1 minute
Underwater push-off (no stroke) for 5 yards
50-yard freestyle swim in under 1:40
All swim tests take place at Carpinteria Community Pool (5305 Carpinteria Ave.), and you must sign up for a tryout date.
Tryout Registration Link: Carp JG Tryout Sign up 2024
All first-time participants must pass the swim test at the Carpinteria Community Pool.
Safety Aid Program
Voluntarily assist with our Junior Lifeguard Program and earn Community Service hours!
Must be 15 – 17 years old (15 years old by the first day of Jr. Guards, June 17th)
Must complete a 500 yard swim in the ocean in 10 minutes or under.
Must go through an informal interview and pass Safety Aid Training.
Limited spots available!
See link below to sign up and for more information:
Carpinteria Safety Aid Tryout Sign Up Form
CARP INVITATIONAL COMPETITION
July 12, 2024
For questions about the Carpinteria JG Program, contact John.
johns@carpinteriaca.gov
(805) 881-2806