How to register for 2025? … Please scan this QR code and follow along… Looking ahead to 2025… Tentative 2025 season dates: June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, July 27th and August 3rd. 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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2025
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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2024, week # 4
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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2024, week # 3
The second week of junior lifeguards at Smith Point and Meschutt beaches was marked by excitement and engagement from all participants. Under the clear blue sky, the young lifeguards dove into a series of skill-building exercises designed to enhance their water safety and rescue abilities. The day began with a run, swim and a paddle […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2024, week # 2
The first day of junior lifeguards was great at Smith Point and Meschutt beaches. The day was marked by excitement and engagement. The program began with a warm welcome and a brief orientation session, where participants were introduced to the lifeguards and briefed on the schedule and safety. The young junior lifeguards quickly formed friendly […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2024, week # 1
Update: 7/6/24 First Date of our program is July 7th. Please note the date change! Dates: 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 […]
Read More 2024 Junior Lifeguard Program
This was our fourth and final week of Junior Lifeguard training. The surf was moderate with occasional 3-4 foot shore break. Our juniors did well and learned the basics of a double yoke rescue. As always, our goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2023, week #4
This was our third week of Junior Lifeguard training. The surf was moderate with occasional 4 foot shore break. Our juniors did well and learned a thing or two about the Atlantic Ocean and safety. As always, our goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2023, week #3
During the second weekend of the Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program, the goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and exploration, the Smith Point Junior Lifeguards gain: development of confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another and the coastal environment. Sign in, […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2023, Weekend 2