2026 Summer & Spring Programs
The Mission of the Crystal Cove Junior Lifeguard Program is to provide youth ages 7 - 15 with ocean safety education, while creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation. Our core values are aquatic safety, excellence, outdoor recreation, teamwork, and respect.
Summer Junior Lifeguard Program
The Crystal Cove Junior Lifeguard Program runs Monday - Thursday for three weeks, with a total of three consecutive sessions offered each summer (Mid June - Mid August). The Junior Lifeguard Program is designed to introduce youth to safe beach recreation, improve their physical conditioning, and develop their understanding and respect for out coastal environment.
All New Participants MUST complete the tryout swim.
2026 Summer Program Dates & Times (3 weeks each)
Session 1: Monday, June 15th - Thursday, July 2nd
Session 2: Monday, July 6th - Thursday, July 23rd
Session 3: Monday, July 27th - Thursday, August 13th
AM: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm ($400)
PM: 1:00 am - 4:30 pm ($400)
AM + Extended Day: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm ($600)
Registration: Opens Spring 2026
Spring Break Camps
We also offer two Spring Break Camps, which run one week each, Monday - Friday. These camps are designed to provide returning Junior Lifeguards with a head start to the summer and introduce prospective families to the Crystal Cove Junior Lifeguard experience.
No tryout required for Spring Break Camps!
2026 Spring Break Camp Dates & Times (1 week each)
Session 1: Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
Session 2: Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm ($250)
Registration: Opens February 2026
Contact Us
Program Administrator:
R. Christopher Egan (robert.egan@parks.ca.gov)
(714) 292-6381
Program Coordinator:
Brendan H. Gibson (brendan.gibson@parks.ca.gov)
(949) 444-1027