The Capitola Junior Lifeguard program is a very active, physically challenging, competitive program which builds self-confidence and self-esteem, and helps prepare interested youths for future work as lifeguards. The program provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of ocean water safety, first aid, lifesaving, fitness, and good sportsmanship. Activities include mock rescues, beach and water games, fun work-outs, and competitions. Program fees include instruction, official t-shirt and patch, handouts, and special discounts with local merchants. Each session wraps up with an awards picnic at Jade Street Park.

Swim Test: Junior Guards are required to swim or be involved in ocean-oriented activities every day, so they must be comfortable swimming in the ocean before enrolling in the program. All Junior Guards (ages 9 & up) will be required to pass a swim test on the first day of the program; they must be able to swim 100 yards (about 4 lengths of a pool) in under 2:30 minutes without help and be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. Little Guards (ages 6-8) must be comfortable in the ocean, in being submerged in water and able to tread water. Swim lessons prior to enrolling in the program are highly recommended. Junior Guards who are unable to pass the swim test will be dropped from the program.

Captains Corps
This rewarding work-training program for Guards ages 16 & 17, includes instruction and CPR certification to prepare participants to be future Junior Lifeguard Instructors. Tower time and a commitment of at least 2 hours per week assisting with the afternoon Little Guards and C Division is required. You must have participated in Junior Lifeguards for at least 2 years to be eligible for Captains Corps. The program is offered at a reduced rate:
All participants: $110/session; $185 all summer

2008 Dates & Prices
Dates:
Session 1 (5 weeks): 6/16-7/18
Session 2 (4 weeks): 7/21-8/15

Price for Session 1:
Resident: $205 (A resident is anyone residing within the boundaries of the City of Capitola and the Soquel Elementary School District: approximately 38th Avenue to Santa Cruz Gardens (Paul Sweet Rd.) to Cabrillo College, inclusive.)
Non-Resident: $235

Price For Session 2:
Resident: $165 (A resident is anyone residing within the boundaries of the City of Capitola and the Soquel Elementary School District: approximately 38th Avenue to Santa Cruz Gardens (Paul Sweet Rd.) to Cabrillo College, inclusive.)
Non-Resident: $190

Entire Group Photo (All Guards):
Session 1: $12
Session 2: $12

Division Photo (Individual Division: AA's, A's, B's, etc):
Session 1: $8
Session 2: $8

2008 Session 1 Schedule:

Mornings

#2001.400	Capt's All Summer	16-17 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2001.401	Capt's Corps (S1 only)	16-17 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2002.401	A's	14-15 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2003.401	B's	12-13 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2011.401	Competitive C's	11 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon

Afternoons

#2004.401	C's	9-11 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm
#2005.401	LG's	6 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm	FULL
#2006.401	LG's	7 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm
#2007.401	LG's	8 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm

2008 Session 2 Schedule:

Mornings

#2001.402	Capt's (S2 only)	16-17 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2002.402	A's	14-15 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2003.402	B's	12-13 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2008.402	C's	9-11 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon
#2011.402	LG's	6-8 yrs	Monday - Friday	9 am - Noon

Afternoons

#2004.402	C's	9-11 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm
#2005.402	LG's	6 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm
#2006.402	LG's	7 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm
#2007.402	LG's	8 yrs	Monday - Friday	1-4 pm

Competitions
The Junior Guards program includes 3 local competitions, at Seacliff, Capitola, and Santa Cruz. Parents will need to transport their children to the locations for the 2 competitions that are off-site. In addition, participants in Junior Guards (9 years & up) have the opportunity to compete in the Regionals Competition in Southern California the last Friday of Session 1; the team is selected during Session 1. There is a separate fee for the Regionals Competition; further information will be handed out during the sessions.

Seacliff Competition: Thursday, June 26 (LG) & Friday, June 27 (JG)
Capitola Competition: Thursday, July 10 (LG) & Friday, July 11 (JG)
Santa Cruz Norcals at Cowell Beach: Wednesday, August 6 (LG) & Thursday, August 7 (JG)
Regionals: Friday, July 25; Seal Beach

Junior Guards Sweatshirts, Sweatpants & Shorts
The Parents Club raises money for college scholarships for Junior Guard athletes. The Club sells the JG sweatshirts, sweatpants and shorts; these will be available through the recreation office at Jade Street Park and the first 2 days of each session at the beach. Payment can be made with cash or a check made out to: "Junior Guards Parents Club."
Prices are as follows:

• Sweatshirts: $40
• Sweat pants: $30
• Girls shorts: $20

Junior Guards Pancake Breakfast
Come join the fun at the Junior Guards Pancake Breakfast, put on by the Parents Club. Tickets will be available in advance through the Parents Club and at the Capitola Community Center.

• Saturday, June 28
  
• 9:00 am - Noon
  
• Capitola Community Center
  
• 4400 Jade Street, Capitola

2008 Junior Guards Registration Information
Returning Guards (from the 2007 program only) and New Guards Ages 12 & Up:
Register your child with the group that corresponds to his or her age as of July 1, 2008. Register any time between now and Monday, April 14 to retain your priority registration or to enroll your older Guard.

• You can download the registration forms & Parents Information Packet from this page (see below).
• We cannot accept online registration, but you can print out the forms and mail them in or bring them in to our office with your payment.
• For legal reasons, we must have original forms; please do not fax in forms. Faxed-in forms will be returned to you and your child will not be registered until we receive original forms.
• If you do not register prior to April 14, you will lose your priority status and will be treated as a new registration, on a first-come, first-served basis.

New Guards, Ages 6-11:
Registration is first-come, first-served, and opens Monday, April 14, during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Capitola Recreation office, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola. You can download the registration forms & Parents Information Packet from this page (see below). We cannot accept online registration, but you can print out the forms and mail them in or bring them in to our office with your payment. For legal reasons, we must have original forms; please do not fax in forms. Faxed-in forms will be returned to you and your child will not be registered until we receive original forms.

• Register your child with the age group that corresponds to his or her age as of July 1, 2008.
• If you are registering in person, please bring your child’s birth certificate with you to the office.
• If you are registering by mail, please provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
• Mail-in or Walk-in registration only.

Registration Packet
Information for Parents: Includes program information; Session 1 & 2 calendars; and Parents Club information, contact phone numbers, and email addresses.