Junior Lifeguard Programs

2026 Kauai 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

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Program Information:

  • Limited Enrollment!
  • Week-long program - 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, sunscreen, and goggles each day.

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Program Dates:

Salt Pond Beach > June 8 - 12, 2026

Hanalei Pavilion > June 15 - 19, 2026

Kalapaki Beach > June 22 - 26, 2026

Salt Pond Beach > July 6 - 10, 2026

Hanalei Pavilion > July 13 - 17, 2026

Kalapaki Beach > July 20 -24, 2026

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oahu - Dates (TBD)

Registration

** Space is very limited! **

Link for registration will be posted here on Friday - May 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM

If you have any feedback regarding the Registration process for Lifeguard Program, please follow the link below.

Feedback for Keiki/Junior Lifeguard Program

After registering, please be sure that you receive an email confirmation.

**A document confirming participant's age is required for registration. This includes Birth Certificate, Passport or State Issued ID**

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.

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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.

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Week 1: Salt Pond

Week 2: Kalapaki Beach

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