Junior Lifeguard Program

The Junior Lifeguard Program is designed for individuals with proficient swimming skills to learn about proper water safety. The program uses both a classroom atmosphere and outside activities to teach the importance of safety while around any body of water. Juniors are educated on how to prevent injury, respond safely to an emergency, and are provided an opportunity to explore their personal interests and goals in lifeguarding. There is a 4:1 junior lifeguard-to-staff ratio with 12 participants per session.

Program Content

This is a very physically-demanding program in which kids are required to participate in running, ocean swimming, and lifeguarding drills.
  • Environmental Awareness
  • First-Aid Skills
  • Lifeguard Competitions
  • Ocean Proofing
  • Physical Training
  • Rescue Equipment Training
  • Teamwork
  • Waterpark Visits

Price Per Session


  • Programs 1, 2, or 3: $275
  • Advanced: $495
The Advanced Session will last two weeks and will certify individuals who pass the proficiency exams as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Advanced Session is limited to ages 15-16 who have previously attended at least one session of the Junior Lifeguard Program.

Registration

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on February 1.
  1. Program 1 (Ages 10-11)
  2. Program 2 (Ages 12-13)
  3. Program 3 (Ages 14-15)
  4. Advanced (Ages 15-16)

  • June 11-15 at Folly Beach County Park
  • July 9-13 at Isle of Palms County Park
  • July 23-27 at Folly Beach County Park
Participants will become familiar with aquatic environments, its hazards, and the demands of the job of a lifeguard. Campers will be actively involved with CCPRC beach and waterpark lifeguards, learning the basics of aquatic rescue. This is a very physically-demanding program in which students are required to participate in running, ocean swimming, and lifeguarding drills.

First-time participants must pass a 75-yard swim test prior to the first day of the session. Swim tests are scheduled at Splash Island Waterpark in Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park at 9 a.m. on May 19 and June 2 and at Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park at 9 a.m. on May 26 and June 9.

Park fees, operating schedules, and hours are subject to change without notice.