Water Safety Presentation
July 13, 2026 – August 5, 2026

CT State Parks Jr Lifeguard Program

Multiple Locations

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Calling all 9- to 14-year-old swimmers!

Join the CT State Park Lifeguards to learn lifeguarding and water safety skills.  This free, five-day program will be held offered at 4 different locations this year. 

2026 Session Dates

July 13- 17 Silver Sands State Park Milford, CT
July 20-24 Rocky Neck State Park Niantic, CT
July 27-31 Hammonasset Beach State Park Madison, CT
August 3-5 Black Rock State Park Thomaston, CT

Participants must be able to complete basic swimming pre-requisites - this is not an instructional program for non-swimmers.   Registration is required at the link above, and will close on June 5, 2026. Spots fill fast!   For more information, please email DEEP.Lifeguards@ct.gov 

Timing/Details

There are 4 weeklong sessions to choose from. 
Program is held Monday - Friday from 11 am - 4 pm

 

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