Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, CA 92024

Parent Handbook

About the Moonlight Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

Junior Lifeguards is a fun challenge.

Come jump in the water and enjoy the Encinitas Junior Lifeguard Program. “Junior Guards” is a very popular program, which includes daily workouts, water safety skills, CPR first aid, surf lifesaving, surfing, body boarding, marine education, lifeguard competitions and more. Physical fitness and development are balanced with self-esteem, camaraderie and lots of fun. The City of Encinitas Junior Lifeguard Program welcomes you and your child to a wonderful summer full of new experiences, personal growth and lots of fun.
Encinits Junior Lifeguards 2010 REGISTRATION PAGE

Below is a picture of Moonlight beach

Contact Sergeant Fernan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 760-633-2752 

Program Dates and Locations

All Junior Lifeguard sessions are held at Moonlight Beach (MAP) in Encinitas.

The summer 2010 schedule is as follows:

Session 1: June 21- July 2, 9am to 12pm
Session 2: June 21- July 2, 1pm to 4pm
Session 3: July 5- July 16, 9am to 12pm
Session 4: July 5- July 16, 1pm to 4pm
Session 5: July 19- July 30 9am, to 12pm
Session 6: July 19- July 30 1pm, to 4pm
Session 7: August 2- August 13, 9am to 12pm (EUSD back to school on 8/16)
Session 8: August 2- August 13, 1pm to 4pm (EUSD back to school on 8/16)
Session 9: August 16- Aug 27, 9am to 12pm
Session 10- August 16- August 27, 1pm to 4pm
Evening Session: July 5- July 16, 5 to 8pm

Age Requirements

Junior Lifeguards are ages nine to seventeen years. Participants must be at least 9 years old by the start date of the session, no exceptions. The age groups are split into three groups as follows:

Group A: 14 – 17 years
Group B: 12 – 13 years
Group C: 9 – 11 years

Junior Lifeguard Registration Information

All program registration is handled through the Parks and Recreation Department. No registration or transactions occur on-site at Moonlight Beach. You can register online at www.EncinitasRecReg.com or in person. The Parks and Recreation Department office, located at 505 S. Vulcan Avenue is open M-F from 7am to 6pm (closed alternating Fridays).

+ April 5: Encinitas Resident – Internet only
+ April 7: Non-Resident – Internet only
+ April 12: Resident / Non-Resident – Walk-Ins & Mail-Ins

Contact Info:

Website: www.EncinitasJrGuards.com or www.CityofEncinitasJuniorLifeguards.com
Junior Guard Phone Line: 760-633-2752
Parks and Recreation Department Office: 760-633-2740
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Swim Test

The Junior Lifeguard Program is not a "learn to swim" program. Therefore, participants are given a tryout test to determine if they have the minimum skills needed to benefit from the program. We encourage parents to work with their child on swimming skills before the beginning of the program to ensure that their child can pass the test with confidence.

All swims will be held at the YMCA Pool located at 200 Saxony Rd (at Seacrest Way) Encinitas, CA 92024. Each tryout dates/time:

• TBA

The pool swim test will consist of:

• Hold breath for 20 seconds underwater.
• Swim 5 yards underwater.
• Tread water for 5 minutes.

• 2 min 30 sec for ages 9 - 11
• 2 min 20 sec for ages 12 - 13
• 2 min 10 sec for ages 14 - 17