Corolla Ocean Rescue is very proud to offer our Junior Lifeguard program for the second year in a row! 

The program runs Monday–Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be two sessions offered for the 2011 summer season:

June 27th–30th & July 18nd–21st

DOWNLOAD 2011 APPLICATION FORM

OUR MISSION

To promote ocean safety through education within a fun and safe aquatic environment. Through exercises in ocean safety and physical fitness we develop confidence, encourage an active lifestyle and build a respect for others and the coastal environment.

PROGRAM CONTENT

•Instruction in ocean & beach safety

•Lifeguarding techniques 

•Recognition of rip currents

•Self rescue & avoiding danger

•First aid & CPR 

•Physical fitness & nutrition

•Sportsmanship & teamwork

•Surfing instruction 

•Beach volleyball

•A visit to the local wildlife center to learn about marine creatures  and coastal conservation

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors are local Corolla lifeguards who have been selected based on their experience, skills, and passion for working with young people. Many have educational degrees and coaching backgrounds. All are trained First Responsers or EMTs and certified USLA Open Water Rescuers.

The program is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 years old. Tuition is $160 per session. A family discount is offered for multiple participants from one family. Full payment is due by the start of the session. Tuition includes:

•Instruction by Ocean Rescue professionals 

•CPR instruction & book 

•a pocket mask 

•a rashguard 

•provided lunch daily 

•Membership to the USLA  

•Certificate of completion

Registration opens February 1, 2011. Enrollment is limited so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.

DIRECTIONS

The program is located on the beach directly across from the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, NC. Park in the public access parking lot and walk over the ramp. You will see our tent! For more specific directions, please call 252.619.2285.

Feel free to contact us for help organizing carpools with other participants from the southern beaches.

CONTACT

For more information or to enroll, please email program director Chelsea Hess at corollaseals@gmail.com.