

The Volusia County Junior Lifeguard Program was started in 1990 as a springboard for education in water safety, lifesaving techniques and beach ecology. We are dedicated to providing our participants with the best instruction possible so that one day they can be confident and efficient lifeguards. Our Junior Lifeguard instructors are professionals in the areas of beach lifeguarding, ocean safety and related activities. Tryouts and camps are held each summer. To participate, youths must be between 9 and 15 and pass tryouts. Selected youths can then attend the junior lifeguard camps held weekly beginning in June.
2026 Camps and locations (Drop at 8 am / Class 9 am - 2 pm)
Week 1 (June 8-12) - Andy Romano Park, Ormond Beach
Week 2 (June 15-19) - Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach
Week 3 (June 22-26) - Edwin W. Peck Sr. Park, Daytona Beach Shores
Week 4 (July 6-10) - 5000 S. Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet *COMPETITION TRAINING WEEK
* Competition Training Week ONLY During Week 4 *