Junior Lifeguard Programs
2024 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard Program
This free program is open to all Kauaʻi Keiki ages 8-11 and Juniors ages 12-17. The program demonstrates Ocean Safety awareness and valuable lifesaving skills taught by Kauaʻi's finest Ocean Safety Instructors.
- Hands on learning
- Lifesaving and rescue skills
- Hands only CPR and first aid
- Team work and problem solving
- Beach hazards and ocean safety awareness
Program Information:
- Limited Enrollment!
- Monday thru Friday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Keikis must be able to swim and run 50 yards non-stop with no assistance as well as give 100% at all times!
- Juniors must be able to swim and run 100 yards non-stop with no assistance and also give 100% at all times!
- Please remember to bring a lunch, drinks, towel, and sunscreen each day.
Program Dates:
Salt Pond Beach > June 10 - 14, 2024
Hanalei Pavilion > June 17 - 21, 2024
Kalapki Beach > June 24 - 28, 2024
Salt Pond Beach > July 8 - 12, 2024
Hanalei Pavilion > July 15 - 19, 2024
Kalapaki Beach > July 22 - 26, 2024
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hawaii Island > Date TBD (to be determined)
Registration
** Space is very limited! **
Online registration begins Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:45 am
Registration for 2024 Keiki Lifeguard Program ages 8-11 (link coming soon)
Registration for 2024 Junior Lifeguard Program ages 12-17 (link coming soon)
DOWNLOAD WAIVER FORM(PDF, 165KB)
DOWNLOAD PROGRAM FLYER(PDF, 467KB)
After registering, please be sure that you receive an email confirmation. You will need to send your child's birth certificate and Waiver Form(PDF, 165KB) to oceansafety@kauai.gov prior to the first day of the program to complete the full registration process.
**Birth certificate and waiver forms are required for each participant**
Individuals requiring additional support or an auxiliary aid in order to participate in the program, please call Kalani Vierra at (808) 241-4984 (voice) or email dvierra@kauai.gov (text) five days before the event.
Sponsored in part by the County of Kauaʻi, the Kauaʻi Lifeguard Association, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and many generous sponsors that care about Kauaʻi's youth.