Atlantic Beach Junior Lifeguard Program

07/07/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE: ABFD Junior Lifeguard Camp -Session 3, July 7—11.

Attention parents of 2025 ABJLG participants, we are continuing to monitor the effects of Tropical Storm Chantal as it passes over tonight and early Monday. As of right now, JLG Camp is still on for tomorrow and we will modify activities based on surf and current conditions. Any changes, delays or cancellations will be posted as soon as possible on the JLG and Town of Atlantic Beach pages.

Please see below for details regarding drop off and pick up for all sessions.

DROP OFF:

Participants should arrive between 8:50 and 9:00am daily and should be dropped off at the AB Circle Beach Access (between Davis Beachwear and the Tackle Box Tavern). Children should not be dropped off prior to 8:50, as staff will be preparing for daily activities and cannot provide supervision.

On Monday morning, parents should plan to arrive between 8:45-9:00am and should accompany their child to the main lifeguard stand on the beach for a brief introductory meeting. Please check in with Chief Simpson (red truck) as you make your way to the beach.

Participants should be dropped off at the same location for the remainder of the week.

Please remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

PARKING:

Paid parking begins at 9AM daily. On Junior Lifeguard session days, there will be leniency at the Circle Beach Access parking spaces until 9:20am to allow participants to be dropped off.

PICK UP:

Participants should be picked up daily by 12:00pm in front of the AB Circle Beach Access in front of Davis Beachwear. Staff will begin walking children up to the circle shortly before noon to ensure timely pickup. Please pull over to the side when picking up children so as to not impede the traffic flow around the circle. Parents do not need to park and leave their vehicles at pickup. All children must be picked up by their parent/guardian unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.

On Friday, parents are invited to attend all or part of the beach session to observe the skills learned throughout the week. Friday’s session will conclude a few minutes early for participants to move to the Atlantic Beach Fire Department (125 W. Fort Macon Rd) for a pizza and awards ceremony beginning at noon. Families are invited to attend.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates should any scheduling changes need to be made during the week due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

Please forward any questions to Capt. Scott Bell at [email protected] or Chief Mike Simpson at [email protected].

06/05/2025

Attention parents of 2025 ABJLG participants - Please see below for details regarding drop off and pick up for all sessions.

DROP OFF:

Participants should arrive between 8:50 and 9:00am daily and should be dropped off at the AB Circle Beach Access (between Davis Beachwear and the Tackle Box Tavern). Children should not be dropped off prior to 8:50, as staff will be preparing for daily activities and cannot provide supervision.

On Monday morning, parents should plan to arrive between 8:45-9:00am and should accompany their child to the main lifeguard stand on the beach for a brief introductory meeting. Please check in with Chief Simpson (red truck) as you make your way to the beach.

Participants should be dropped off at the same location for the remainder of the week.

Please remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

PARKING:

Paid parking begins at 9AM daily. On Junior Lifeguard session days, there will be leniency at the Circle Beach Access parking spaces until 9:20am to allow participants to be dropped off.

PICK UP:

Participants should be picked up daily by 12:00pm in front of the AB Circle Beach Access in front of Davis Beachwear. Staff will begin walking children up to the circle shortly before noon to ensure timely pickup. Please pull over to the side when picking up children so as to not impede the traffic flow around the circle. Parents do not need to park and leave their vehicles at pickup. All children must be picked up by their parent/guardian unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.

On Friday, parents are invited to attend all or part of the beach session to observe the skills learned throughout the week. Friday’s session will conclude a few minutes early for participants to move to the Atlantic Beach Fire Department (125 W. Fort Macon Rd) for a pizza and awards ceremony beginning at noon. Families are invited to attend.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates should any scheduling changes need to be made during the week due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

01/08/2025

For more information, see https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/event/lifeguard-camp-2/

06/07/2024

Attention parents of 2025 ABJLG participants - Please see below for details regarding drop off and pick up for all sessions.

DROP OFF:

Participants should arrive between 8:50 and 9:00am daily and should be dropped off at the AB Circle Beach Access (between Davis Beachwear and the Tackle Box Tavern). Children should NOT be dropped off prior to 8:50, as staff will be preparing for daily activities and cannot provide supervision.

On Monday morning, parents should plan to arrive between 8:45-9:00am and should accompany their child to the main lifeguard stand on the beach for an introductory meeting. Please check in with Chief Simpson (red truck) as you make your way to the beach. Any outstanding balances for registration fees will be due at this time.

Participants should be dropped off at the same location for the remainder of the week.

PICK UP:

Participants should be picked up daily by 12:00pm in front of the AB Circle Beach Access (same location as drop-off). Staff will begin walking children up to the circle shortly before noon to ensure timely pickup. All children must be picked up by their parent/guardian unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.

On Friday, parents are invited to attend all or part of the beach session to observe the skills learned throughout the week. Friday’s session will conclude a few minutes early for participants to move to the Atlantic Beach Fire Department (125 W. Fort Macon Rd) for a pizza and awards ceremony beginning at Noon. Families are invited to attend.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates should any scheduling changes need to be made during the week due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

02/02/2024

SAVE THE DATE: Registration for the 2024 ABFD Junior Lifeguard Camp will be available online only beginning Monday, April 1, at 9 a.m.

2024 Camp Dates
Session 1: June 10-14 (9-12y/o)
Session 2: June 24-28 (9-12y/o)
Session 3: July 8-12 (13-17y/o)

Additional information can be found on our website!
https://atlanticbeach-nc.com/events/lifeguard-camp/

06/10/2023

Attention parents of ABJLG 2023 participants - Please see below for details regarding drop off and pick up for all sessions.

DROP OFF:

Participants should arrive between 8:50 and 9:00am daily. Please do not drop children off prior to 8:50, as staff will be busy working to prepare for daily activities and will not be able to provide supervision.

On Monday morning, parents should arrive between 8:50-9:00am and accompany children to the main lifeguard stand on the beach at the circle in order to check in and complete necessary paperwork. All outstanding balances for registration fees wil be due at this time. Participants should be dropped off at the same location for the remainder of the week.

PICK UP:

Participants should be picked up daily by 12:00pm in front of the beachfront parking lot at the circle. Staff will begin walking participants up to the circle shortly before noon to ensure timely pickup. All children must be picked up by their parent/guardian unless prior arrangements have been made with staff.

On Friday, parents are invited to attend all or part of the beach session to observe the skills learned throughout the week. Friday’s session will conclude a few minutes early as participants will move to the Atlantic Beach Fire Department (125 W. Fort Macon Rd) for pizza and awards ceremony beginning at Noon. Families of are invited to attend.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates should any scheduling changes need to be made during the week due to weather or other circumstances.

06/08/2023

Good Evening families of 2023 ABJLG Program Participants! The Atlantic Beach Fire Department and Lifeguard staff have been diligently preparing for another successful season.

Just a few reminders prior to the start of next weeks session:

-Please keep in mind that the Junior Lifeguard program is NOT a swim school. All participants must be competent swimmers and willing to participate in ocean activities.

-All participants must wear a RED swimsuit daily. ABJLG rash guards will also be distributed on Monday and must be worn every day.

-Important information including updates to the daily schedule (if needed) will be posted to this page before and throughout the sessions, so please continue to check back during the week if you have questions regarding potential weather delays, etc.

We’re excited to see all of our new and returning junior guards starting next week. Keep an eye out for another post this weekend with reminders regarding Monday morning arrival.

See everyone soon!

04/01/2023

Registration for Jr. Lifeguard Camp will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 3! Three sessions will be available and are broken down by age group. Each session runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Camp Dates
Session 1: June 12-16 (9-12y/o)
Session 2: June 26-July 30 (9-12y/o)
Session 3: July 10-14 (13-17y/o)

Class size is limited to 40 participants and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

View more information on our website at http://atlanticbeach-nc.com/events/lifeguard-camp/.

02/16/2023

Registration information for 2023 has been released!

Registration for Jr. Lifeguard Camp will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 3! Three sessions will be available and are broken down by age group. Each session runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Camp Dates
Session 1: June 12-16 (9-12y/o)
Session 2: June 26-July 30 (9-12y/o)
Session 3: July 10-14 (13-17y/o)

Class size is limited to 40 participants and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

View more information on our website at http://atlanticbeach-nc.com/events/lifeguard-camp/.

07/15/2022

Good Morning ABJLG participants - due to storms in the area, we will be canceling the beach activities for today (Friday, 7/15). Campers and parents are invited to attend the pizza and awards lunch today at the Atlantic Beach Fire Department beginning at noon.

06/29/2022

ABJLG Session 2 Participants, unfortunately the weather isn’t cooperating, so todays session (Wednesday, 6/29/22) has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for an action packed day - hopefully including jet skis!

06/29/2022

Good Morning ABJLG Session 2 participants - Due to rain and storm activity in our area, we are delaying the start of todays session (Wednesday, 6/29/22) until 10am. This will hopefully allow the weather to clear so that we can get in a jet ski day!

Any additional updates will be posted to this page. Thank you for your patience and understanding.