Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs on Kaua‘i kick off in June

Youth interested in participating in the 2025 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs can register starting May 1.

Registration will be available online starting at 7:45 a.m. at Kaua‘i County’s website here. Enrollment is limited, according to a Kaua‘i County press release Monday.

The program, which teaches ocean safety awareness and lifesaving skills, is free and available to children ages 8 to 11 who can swim and run 50 yards nonstop.

The Junior Lifeguard Program is open to youth ages 12 to 17 who can swim and run 100 yards nonstop.

The free program runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

• June 9 to 13 at Salt Pond Beach
• June 16 to 20 at Hanalei Pavilion
• June 23 to 27 at Kalapakī Beach
• July 7 to 11 at Salt Pond Beach
• July 14 to 18 Hanalei Pavilion
• July 21 to 25 at Kalapakī Beach

The State championship is scheduled to be held at Ka‘anapali Beach on Maui on Aug. 9.

Proof of birth certificate is required for each participant.

Participants will need to bring their lunch, sunscreen, goggles, and a towel to the training daily.

Those in need of an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability should contact Kalani Vierra at 808-241-4984 or dvierra@kauai.gov as soon as possible.