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Okaloosa Island Beach Safety to Host Junior Lifeguard Program

The Okaloosa Island Lifeguards will host their annual two-week junior lifeguard program starting July 8th.  The junior lifeguard program teaches young people from ages 10-17 about beach safety. Junior Lifeguards […]

Okaloosa County's Junior Lifeguard Program

The Okaloosa Island Lifeguards will host their annual two-week junior lifeguard program starting July 8th

The junior lifeguard program teaches young people from ages 10-17 about beach safety. Junior Lifeguards learn how to rescue drowning victims safely, rescue themselves from drowning, rip current awareness and identification, and CPR. 

Junior Lifeguards also get to take trips to the Okaloosa Island Fire Department, EMS and Gulf Flight Helicopter Tours. 

Beginner Session: July 8th – July 19th, 9 AM – 4 PM – $275.00

Registration is open now – go to myokaloosa.com/ps/beachsafety/jt-lifeguards for more information. 

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