This camp is a great first step for those youths who are interested in eventually becoming Galveston Island Beach Patrol Lifeguards.
This is a well-structured, economically priced day camp. Most of the program is based at Stewart Beach – a large, safe, family environment.
Participants undergo one and a half hours of classroom instruction in each four-hour day, studying topics as diverse as beach lifeguard principles, first aid, CPR and marine biology and ecology.
Junior Guards are exposed to a wide range of activities. They train daily to achieve physical fitness in the ocean and on the beach. They will learn about the lifeguard’s workday by assisting real lifeguards, as they perform their regular duties. They will play games that are relevant to the lecture and classroom topics. They will also participate in several educational field trips.
Our objectives are to show the participants the values of mental and physical discipline; and, to teach them to respect themselves, others, authority, and the natural environment. Our primary purpose is to provide a fun, safe place for youths to grow and learn about themselves and the diverse environments of the Texas Gulf Coast. Our hope is that many of the participants will become the lifeguards of the future.
The Junior Lifeguard Program starts on June 1st and continues to July 10, 2026. Sessions are held for four hours, three times a week. Fridays are an “optional” sports training day. “Sports day” will offer a more intensive physical training and competition practice.
*This is not a learn to swim program.*
The Beach Patrol reserves the right to dismiss any Junior Lifeguard without a refund who is not participating wholeheartedly in this program.
Group C – Ages 10-11
Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 11:45AM
Group B – Ages 12-13
Monday & Wednesday 1PM – 4:45PM
Group A – Ages 14-15
Tuesday & Thursday; 8AM – 11:45AM
Everyone is welcome on Friday; 8AM – 11:45AM
Monday - Thursday drop off is at UTMB field house and pick up at Stewart Beach
Friday drop off and pick up at Stewart Beach
Nationals training: July 13 – 30, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 7:30AM – 9AM
