13th Street, Manhattan Beach
9AM-2PM | Monday – Friday
Ages 7 – 13
Formerly our Junior Lifeguard Program
Become Ocean Smart
Formerly our Jr. Lifeguard program, our OCEAN program provides a supportive, safe and fun environment encouraging participants to step out of their comfort zones to develop essential water safety skills and ocean knowledge.
Program Overview
Our OCEAN program, formerly our Jr. Lifeguard Camp, provides a relaxed and fun environment with incredibly low instructor to participant ratios of 1:6 and a small class size of only 12 campers. Although lifeguard skills are being learned and practiced, we remove the competitive elements found in other Jr. Lifeguard type programs and focus on a positive and encouraging experience for all participants.
The week is filled with activities, including morning runs, buoy swims, and paddle outs, fostering physical fitness and ocean awareness. The highlight of the program is the exhilarating skills competition and mock taplin at the end of the week. Participants showcase their newfound knowledge, fitness, and swimming abilities in a fun and friendly environment. It’s an exciting way to celebrate their achievements and the camaraderie developed throughout the week.
In addition to ocean safety, campers will also engage in beach games, boogie boarding, and body surfing during water sessions, offering a perfect balance of learning, excitement and ocean fun.
More than a camp…
We care about your experience, every part of it. As parents of young children ourselves, we understand what’s important and we design and operate our programs to exceed our own expectations. Swipe through below to learn more about what sets us apart.
Purpose
South Bay family owned and operated, we are committed to educating, inspiring and supporting the next generation.
Safety
Camper safety is our #1 priority and we’ve been fine tuning our protocols for 20+ years. See the steps we take to ensure our campers’ safety.
Leadership
Our team of Coaches, Directors and Administrators work together to ensure a positive experience for participants and their parents.
Communication
As parents ourselves, we appreciate open and proactive communication when it comes to our children, especially in new environments.
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Pricing & Registration
2025 Schedule
*Closed July 4th – Prices are prorated
**Option to attend single days with prorated pricing. Contact Us to sign up for single days
Pricing
$555 per week
Multi-week savings | Attend 3+ Weeks
$499 per week
Family savings | Siblings
$499 per week
Discounts automatically apply at checkout
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Supporting the Next generation
BeachSports is a South Bay family owned and operated small business. We are parents of young children. We are passionate watermen and women. We care deeply about our community. And we are passionate about providing exceptional developmental, educational and inspiring program experiences for our participants, their families and our employees.
More than a camp, BeachSports programs are designed to nurture a love for the beach and ocean environment in our participants. Equally important to us is the development of young adults as they outgrow our programs. Below is our vision and our "why".
Meet the Beach
Develop a love and understanding of the beach and ocean environment through our BEACH program, learning key skills as the foundation for a lifelong relationship with the water.
Develop Ocean Knowledge
Become ocean safe through our OCEAN program learning and developing the skills and lessons required to safely enjoy the water on your own.
Find your passion
Experience unique activities through our SURF, VOLLEYBALL, SKATE and LACROSSE programs and develop skills and a passion that may last a lifetime.
Grow With Us
Become part of our team as a Coach-In-Training and develop the important life skills that come with that responsibility.
Your First Job
Be the person you looked up to when you were a BeachSports participant and share your passion with the next generation. Your first job is a major milestone and BeachSports will support you every step of the way.
Become a Leader
Learn to manage people, communicate effectively, understand the customer experience, and lead with confidence as a BeachSports Head Coach, Director or Admin Team member.
Beyond the beach
Embrace your passions and confidently pursue what excites you knowing you have the skills and knowlege to be successful in whatever you do and that your team at BeachSports will always be here to support your journey.
How We Prioritize Safety
In an environment as dynamic as the beach and ocean it's important to identify negative or dangerous situations before they occur. In our 20+ years operating youth programs on our local beaches we've had the opportunity to experience these situations and have developed protocols for avoiding and resloving them. Below are just a few ways we act proactively to keep participants safe.
Low Coach:Participant Ratios
We maintain a ratio of at least 1 Coach per every 4 to 6 participants, depending on the program activity. This ratio does not include our Directors, who oversee all camp activites, or our Coaches-in-Training who provide additional eyes on participants.
Small group sizes
Participants enroll in small groups within each program and are assigned designated Coaches for the week. This allows Coaches and Participants to develop a close relationship ensuring focused instruction and increased safety for each Participant as Coaches are able to easily identify and manage their small group.
Lifeguard Communication
Programs are setup next to staffed lifeguard towers. Our coaches communicate daily with the lifeguard on duty to address ocean conditions and any safety concerns. Any injury that may occur will be assessed by the lifeguard on duty.
Program Rules & Conduct
Emotional safety is equally as important as physical safety at BeachSports. Bullying and innapropriate language and behavior are not tolerated and will be addressed immediately by Coaches and Directors who have been trained by professional educators to handle such situations.
Sun Protection
Multiple sunscreen reapplication breaks are scheduled throughout the day and Coaches assist with application when necessary. All participants receive brightly colored SPF 50 lycra swim shirts/rashguards for additional sun protection and easy identification.
Trained & Vetted Staff
Our Coaches are CPR & First-Aid certified, undergo criminal background checks and complete an online training course prior to their first day of work. Each program location has a Director who oversees the program and maintains communication with our Director and Office Staff for easy parent communication.
Leading By Example
We strongly believe that the quality of our program is determined by the quality of our team. We focus on finding kind, personable, energetic young adults to lead our programs and we support them with a leadership structure that ensures a positive experience for our participants, their families and every member of our team.
Did you know? Many members of our Team are former BeachSports participants themselves!
Program Director
Our Program Director, Jenn Martin, oversees all camp locations and is always available during camp hours to support Location Directors and Head Coaches and to communicate with parents. Jenn is a mother of two, a former private school teacher and D1 collegiate soccer player and is exceptionally skilled at communicating positively and effectively with our participants. She is also responsible for the creation and evolution of our program curriculum which is based on her professional teaching experience.
On-Site Team
When you arrive on your first day at BeachSports, you'll be greeted by several smiling faces each with a specific set of responsibilities to ensure an exceptional experience for both you and your participant.
Location Directors
Each program location (MB, RB, HB) has a Location Director who oversees all programs and Coaches at that location. Parents will have a direct line of communication to the Location Director at their child's location during program hours.
Head Coaches
Your participant will be assigned a Head Coach for their Group who is responsible for implementing the program curriculum and ensuring camper safety throughout the week. Head Coaches are skilled in their respective programs and are eager to share their knowlege with their participants.
Coach + Coach-in-Training
Supporting our Head Coaches in providing a safe and fun environment are our Coaches (16 years +) and Coaches-in-Training (14+). All Coaches are CPR and First-Aid Certified and are required to complete a detailed online training prior to their first day of work.
Coach Ratios
We maintain very low Coach to participant ratios in all of our programs to ensure a safe and educational program. We've listed the ratios on each Program page, which range from 1:4 to 1:8 depending on the program. It's important to note that Location Directors and Coaches-In-Training are not included in those ratios so the actual ratios are even lower!
Are you interested in joining the BeachSports Team? Use the link below to apply online today!
Communication is key
A direct line to your child
Rest easy knowing you'll be able to reach your child via a direct phone line to your Location Director on-site during camp hours. You'll receive the dedicated phone number in your confirmation email.
Office & Camp Communication
Our Leaders on-site at our programs communicate regularly with our Office Team to relay relevant participant information.
Hear it from us first
In the event of an accident or incident involving your participant, you'll receive timely and direct communication from our Team along with a detailed description of the event and the actions taken.
Lifeguard Relationships
We communicate daily with the lifeguards in the towers at our program locations to identify any potential safety concerns and implement a daily plan.
Relevant Program Info
While we try to minimize the number of emails we send, you will receive all the important program information prior to your first day as well as relevant program updates throughout the week.
Sample Schedule
*Ocean Lesson + Skills Activities include both sand and water based activties focused on ocean safety, identifying and navigating dangerous situations, ocean fitness and more.
**Schedule may vary based on ocean and weather conditions.
Dangerous ocean conditions or cold weather = increased land based activities
Warm weather and calm ocean conditions = increased water activities