*Dates and Cost for the 2026 Season Coming Soon* 

Shore Beach Service started our Junior Lifeguard Program in the summer of 2015. We will be restarting the program in 2026 after a few year hiatus!

Our objective is to teach kids the value of water safety skills & physical fitness, while also educating them on various ocean conditions and marine wildlife found on Hilton Head Island. We provide a fun, safe place to grow, learn and build confidence while also teaching participants the importance of respecting themselves, others and the beach environment. This camp is also a great step for anyone who eventually wants to become a Hilton Head Island Beach Patrol lifeguard with Shore Beach Service.

Days consist of team building activities, workouts, and educational classes. Class sessions–most of which take place on the beach–are geared toward informing kids of the various aspects of beach lifeguarding, first-aid, CPR, and marine wildlife. When they are not in class, kids are exposed to a wide range of physical activities. We also train daily to demonstrate how lifeguards need to achieve physical fitness to accomplish ocean front duties. Team building activities will be lifeguarding related games that are geared to educate and have fun at the same time.

“Best. Camp. Ever. Living at the beach, our kids can’t know enough about water safety. This camp is a fantastic foundation for all local kids, Shore Beach Service made it fun and interesting and we can’t wait to do it again!” – Lori L.

“The Junior Lifeguard camp was a great combination of education, fitness and fun! The camp was extremely well-organized and provided lots of great safety information in a fun environment. The lifeguard counselors were dynamic and professional, and made sure the kids loved every minute of it! We highly recommend it!” – Elise S.

“I signed my two middle school boys up for the camp without consulting them first. They didn’t really want to go but promised me they’d try it and have a positive attitude. Both came home from camp and loved it! Each of them said it was the best part of their day and each day they came home, they said that day was better than the day before. Kevin, Hannah and Taylor were fantastic. The camp was very well organized and not only was it fun, but educational as well. Thank you for a great week!” – Christina G.