Looking ahead to 2026… Join the Suffolk County Parks lifeguards for their Junior Lifeguard Program! This is a fun opportunity for children aged 6-15 to learn from professional lifeguards. This skills-based program helps to introduce and expand knowledge of the ocean and the coastal environment to our younger swimmers. The program will run on Sundays, July 12th, July […]
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th, 2025. MINI MANIAC YOUTH TRI This fun and exciting triathlon takes place at Smith Point County Beach, Shirley NY. The open water swim is in the calm waters of the Smith Point Bay. The bike course follows Fire Island Beach Rd. The Run is expansive that includes 2 tunnels and a boardwalk […]
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This Sunday was the final session of our Junior Lifeguard educational program, and it was packed with fun and learning. On the ocean front, our juniors showed off the skills they’ve learned all summer. They practiced tower entries, log rolling, paddle board pick-ups, and the always-exciting beach flags. The biggest highlight was the boys vs. […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2025, week # 4
During the exciting third week of Junior Lifeguards Educational Program, both ocean and bayside teams worked very diligently and had a great time learning new skills. On the oceanfront, our Juniors started the day with tower entries, practicing how to quickly and safely enter the water from the lifeguard stand. They followed that with a […]
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During the second week of the Junior Lifeguard Educational Program at Meschutt, our still water beach, boys and girls kicked off the morning with a quarter-mile beach run to get warmed up. After stretching and hydration, participants focused on flat tow rescues—practicing safe approaches and proper towing techniques in calm water. The flat conditions allowed […]
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Our Junior Lifeguard Program had another exciting and action-packed day at the beach. The morning kicked off with a half mile soft sand run, testing the endurance and legs stamina of all participants. After warming up, the juniors practiced tower entries, focusing on technique and safety. The surfboard relay followed, where teams raced through the […]
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Looking ahead to 2025… Tentative 2025 season dates: July 6th, July 13th, July 20th and July 27th. Sundays only from 8:15 am to 9:45 am. Each session will conclude at 9:45 AM. Please arrive at 8:10 AM each time. As you arrive, please check in at the lifeguard office with one of the Captains at Smith Point Beach or Meschutt Beach. […]
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Over five weeks, our Junior Lifeguards were immersed in ocean and bay training, fostering both aquatic skills and physical fitness. Daily routines included swimming drills, rescue simulations, and basic first aid instruction. Team-building activities strengthened camaraderie, while competitions tested their abilities and encouraged personal growth. The program also emphasized ocean safety, pool safety, environmental awareness, […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2024, week # 5
In Week 4 of Junior Lifeguards, participants focused on water safety skills. Our juniors practiced teamwork through relay races and scenarios. The highlight of today at Smith Point, was beach flags competition. Beach Flags, or also known as musical chair competition, emphasizes reaction time and quick decision-making skills. Overall, it was a dynamic and educational […]
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The third week of junior lifeguards was ‘action-packed’, with an emphasis on practical rescue skills and teamwork. The Sunday kicked off with a series of rescue simulations designed to mimic real-life scenarios at each beach. One of the highlights of today was jumping off the tower, a thrilling activity that tested the speed, reaction time […]
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