Junior Lifeguards
Junior Lifeguards is a program for youths 11 – 17 sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu to promote ocean safety and awareness.
About the Junior Lifeguards Program
The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department’s Junior Lifeguard Program offers children the opportunity to learn valuable lifesaving skills from some of the best lifeguards in the country. Participants will gain knowledge about ocean conditions, rescue techniques, CPR, physical fitness, and teamwork—all while making lifelong friends.
Junior LifeGuard Registration for Summer 2026 has concluded. Dates for upcoming sessions will be announced soon.
The safety of your keiki is our primary concern, but we also want to impart some practical life-saving techniques that might help them or anyone nearby. Just make sure they come ready to learn and ready to have fun!
Honolulu Ocean Safety partners with a number of community supporters for this unique offering, and instruction is conducted by current City Lifeguards — among the very best watermen and waterwomen in the world.
For enquires email juniorlifeguards@honolulu.gov or call (808) 723 7863.