Junior Lifeguards
The 2024 Jr. Lifeguards and Futures will be determined by the New Jersey COVID-19 guidelines prior to the start of the programs.
All dates are tentative.
Payment for the Jr Lifeguard/Futures Program is $50.00 per child.
Checks are to be made out to the Borough of Wildwood Crest.
Payment can be submitted to the WCBP HQ, located at Rambler Rd & Beach anytime after May 27, 2024 (MDW).
Payment can be mailed to the following address:
WCBP Jr Lifeguard Program
c/o Chief Johnson
6101 Pacific Ave
Wildwood Crest NJ 08260
Please do not remit payment until after May 27, 2024
Please refer to the www.wcbp.org website for updated information pertaining to the 2024 WCBP Jr Lifeguard Program.
2024 Jr. Lifeguard/Futures Registration
Registration for the 2024 season will open after May 15, 2024
Jr. Lifeguard Dates
(Tue & Thur) June 20, 25, 27 July 2, 9,11 July 16 competition day July 25th Water Park Day Sessions run from 9:00 am-11:00 am Note: no class on July 4th |
Futures Dates
(Mon & Wed) June 19, 24, 26 July 3, 8,10,15,17, 22, 24 Sessions run from 9:00 am-11:00 am |
If any of the above dates need to be changed a notice will be posted as well as a REMIND text message sent
Jr. Lifeguard Parents
WCBP Junior Lifeguard and Futures Program
The WCBP Junior Lifeguard Program is designed to instruct aspiring lifeguards (ages 8 to 15) in the basics of ocean rescue techniques. These student athletes in the program are provided instruction in water safety education, rescue techniques, identifying rip currents, and in the use of professional lifeguard equipment as well as learn about the lifeguard’s workday by assisting real lifeguards, as they perform their regular duties.
Our objectives are to show the participants the values of mental and physical discipline; and, to teach them to respect themselves, others, authority, and the natural environment. The program will provide a fun, safe place for youths to grow and learn about themselves and the diverse environments of the New Jersey beaches. Our hope is that many of the participants will become WCBP lifeguards of the future.
In addition to the physical aspect of the program, participants will take part in classroom instruction in studying topics as diverse as beach lifeguard principles and policy, first aid, CPR, marine biology and ecology. (***Futures Program only***)
Our objectives are to show the participants the values of mental and physical discipline; and, to teach them to respect themselves, others, authority, and the natural environment. The program will provide a fun, safe place for youths to grow and learn about themselves and the diverse environments of the New Jersey beaches. Our hope is that many of the participants will become WCBP lifeguards of the future.
In addition to the physical aspect of the program, participants will take part in classroom instruction in studying topics as diverse as beach lifeguard principles and policy, first aid, CPR, marine biology and ecology. (***Futures Program only***)
WCBP Junior Lifeguard Program Age Category
Futures: ages 14-15
*** any 13 year old entering 8th grade has option to participate in the Futures Program
Juniors: ages 8-13
***(no child under age of 8 will be eligible to participate)
Futures Program will emphasize the introduction & development of life guarding skills:
Swimming
Paddling
Rowing
Rescue techniques
Beach safety policies
Signals
First Aid & CPR
Daily life guarding duties
Futures: ages 14-15
*** any 13 year old entering 8th grade has option to participate in the Futures Program
Juniors: ages 8-13
***(no child under age of 8 will be eligible to participate)
Futures Program will emphasize the introduction & development of life guarding skills:
Swimming
Paddling
Rowing
Rescue techniques
Beach safety policies
Signals
First Aid & CPR
Daily life guarding duties