Upper Township Beach Patrol Junior Guards

Upper Township Beach Patrol Junior Guards is a summer beach patrol training program in Strathmere for children ages 11 to 16. The program teaches lifeguarding-related skills such as ocean swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, surf safety, and beach patrol teamwork. Upper Township notes that participants should check back on April 1, 2026 for the next season, with prior sessions held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the South Shack pickup and drop-off location near 1400 Commonwealth Avenue. Registration fills quickly, physical clearance is required, and fees vary by session option.