Fall 2021 Program!

Hi HBFD Junior Lifeguard Parents, We know how much you miss the program and all the awesome instructors. You probably miss the fresh air and sand in your car. We do too. So this October, we are offering an after-school program for all the children in our community. This means that those who were not able to be a HBFD Junior Lifeguard can spend October checking it out. However, currentJunior Lifeguards are welcome to participate. We are offering two classes, Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday, right after school, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The classes are open to ages 9 to 17. Here are a few things that we ask from you:

• Please send this to a friend who might be interested in the summer program, this gives their child a glimpse of the program.

• Sign up if your child has time this October, we miss their little faces.

• Enjoy your school year.

The registration is open on www.hbsands.org. Just scroll down the page and you will see the link labeled, Marine Safety Education. We can't wait to see you this October! See you on the beach, Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division

FREE LUNCH WEDNESDAY and Last Day 2021

Next week is the last week for the program. We have a few things scheduled. First is Free Lunch Wednesday, and second is the last day, which includes graduation. Next Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Mike Ali and his staff at Kokomo's is providing a hot dog lunch for all of the Junior Lifeguards. This is his way of thanking all of you for your continued support. The meal will include a hot dog, fountain drink, and a bag of chips. For the last day of the program, Thursday, August 19, 2021, the schedule is changed from years past. For the morning, we adjusted the times to increase your child's time with their instructor. Here is the schedule for the B and C groups: AM Session 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. PM Session 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the A Groups, including the Safety Aides and Captains: AM and PM Session 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the evening graduation at Edison High School, located at 21400 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, the ceremony is separated into age groups with the Cs first, then the Bs, and finally the As. Please have your child arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time. Here is the schedule for the Graduation Ceremony: C Group Graduation 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Cs arriving at 3:30 p.m. B Group Graduation 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., with Bs arriving at 5:15 p.m. A Group Graduation 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with As arriving at 6:30 p.m. Surf Team and all special awards will be announced at the conclusion of each age group. Thank you for your continued support throughout the summer. This is a special day for your Junior Lifeguard. Hope all of you can make it. Thank you, Huntington Beach Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Department

Reminder for "C" Crystal Cove Day for Friday

"C" Crystal Cove Day at Reef Point/Muddy Creek

What: Educational Adventure to Crystal Cove State Park, a fun day exploring the clear waters and coastline of Crystal Cove State Beach Where: Reef Point Entrance in Crystal Cove State Park When: August 13 (depending on instructors) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Details Trip Two Groups, August 13: Camps, Bray, West, Ryder, Honrath, Baily, Boehm, Jensen, Howell, Varon. 3. Drop Off: All attending junior guards will be dropped off in uniform at 9:30 a.m. at the Reef Point Entrance into Crystal Cove State Park. Junior guards and instructors will walk to beach together. Your junior guard parking pass will be good FOR DROP OFF ONLY. If you plan on staying, you must have a current State Beach parking pass or pay the $15 daily parking fee. 4. Pick up: Pick up will be at the Reef Point entrance at 2:00 p.m. Junior guards will walk with the instructors to the parking lot. What to Bring All attending junior guards should bring their regular uniform, beanies, sunscreen, water bottle, and a packed lunch. There are no food services available for the day. Junior guards are encouraged to bring fins, goggles, water shoes (for walking on rocks). A wetsuit is optional. Thank you, Mr. Sean Richards and Mr. Ryan Camps C Group Leaders