Shore Beach Service started our Junior Lifeguard Program in thesummer of 2015.  We hope to continue restart the program in 2022 after a 2 year hiatus.

 

Our objective is to teach kids the value of water safety skills & physical fitness, while also educating them on various ocean conditions and marine wildlife found on Hilton Head Island. We provide a fun, safe place to grow, learn and build confidence while in the process teaching participants the importance of respecting themselves, others and the beach environment. This camp is also a great step for anyone who eventually wants to become a Hilton Head Island Beach Patrol lifeguard with Shore Beach Service.

 

Days consist of team building activities, workouts, and educational classes. Class sessions--most of which take place on the beach-- are geared towards informing kids of the various aspects of beach lifeguarding, first-aid, CPR, and marine wildlife. When they are not in class,  kids are be exposed to a wide range of physical activities. Our 2018 camps included a field trip for team building activities with Outside Hilton Head on Page Island.  We also train daily to demonstrate how lifeguards need to achieve physical fitness to accomplish ocean front duties. Team building activities will be lifeguarding related games that are geared to educate and have fun at the same time.