Junior Lifeguards 2024

The CMBP Jr. Lifeguard Program was established by Captain Buzz Mogck in 1992.  The program was developed by Lieutenants Harry Back and Geoff Rife and geared toward lifeguarding in South Jersey.

The goals of the program are to promote:

  • Water and beach safety

  • Working together as a team

  • Good health and fitness

  • Respect for the ocean and beach

  • Development of future lifeguards

  • Having fun in a learning environment

  • Good Sportsmanship

  • Learn to Swim

  • Never Swim Alone

  • Swim near a lifeguard

The program is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 15. The only requirement for enrollment is to be a confident swimmer. There are two divisions of the program they are Jr. Guards and Advanced Jr. Guards.

Junior guards are placed in three age groups, Group A 14-15, Group B 12-13, and Group C 9-11.  Here they learn basic skills in ocean swimming, beach running, and paddling.  Advanced Junior Guards is for those who are preparing to be lifeguards in the near future.  They will learn advanced skills in all areas of ocean lifeguarding.  They also help in teaching the younger children.

 

THE COST OF THE PROGRAM IS $120.00. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: “THE CITY OF CAPE MAY”. MAIL TO “JR GUARDS,” 238 BEACH AVE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204.

 

Junior Lifeguard Registration Form 2024

Email your Forms to capemaybeachpatrol@comcast.net

Or have it present with your check.

 

The Cape May Junior Program provides structured lessons and activities that help to reinforce the above-stated rules of water safety.  These lessons are conducted by qualified beach patrol instructors whose knowledge and experience help Junior Lifeguards realize the importance of safe aquatic practices.

The Cape May Junior Program also teaches the various physical skills required for qualification in open water lifeguarding.  These skills require a certain degree of athletic ability and constitute the foundation of a full-functioning lifeguard. 

The fee is $120.00 (includes official CMBP Jr. Lifeguard uniform and USLA Jr Guard Membership).  
We are Accepting applications starting Memorial Day weekend.  Call Lifeguard Headquarters at 609-884-9520 or email capemaybeachpatrol@comcast.net if you have any additional questions.

2023 Schedule: July 6 through July 29 (subject to change), every Tuesday and Thursday (9 am - 11 am) with the exception of USLA Junior Lifeguard Championships and weather permitting.