Junior Lifeguards at Montrose Beach

An aquatics sports camp that focuses on teaching participants the skills necessary to become a future lifeguard. Participants learn to row a boat, paddle a rescue board and various rescue techniques at select beach locations throughout the city. Click here to view the Junior Lifeguard Information Packet

Prerequisites: All children registering for Chicago Park District Junior Lifeguard programs must successfully pass a swim skills test. 8-11 years old: 100 yard continuous swim, with stroke proficiency. Tread water for 2 minutes. Retrieve object 5' depth. 12-13 years old: 150 yard continuous swim, with stroke proficiency. Tread water 3 minutes. Retrieve object 8' depth. 14-15 years old: 200 yard continuous swim, with stroke proficiency. Tread water 5 minutes. Retrieve object 10' depth. If an individual meeting date must be cancelled due to inclement weather, there will be no make-up dates nor will fees be adjusted. Thank you for your understanding.