How does the tryout work? Arrive on the posted tryout dates. Tryouts will be held at North Beach behind Tower 2. After completing the tryout waiver, the kids will be grouped with an instructor and conduct their swim and tread test. After a successful tryout, you will receive your tryout completion packet, which will grant you access to the registration and payment page.
How many times can you tryout? Your child is allowed to tryout TWICE per tryout date. You are more than welcome to come beforehand to practice the 100 yard swim, so if you are at all nervous, we strongly suggest practicing before your test!
SPONSORSHIP
What does it mean to sponsor someone? When you sign up to sponsor someone, you are allowing the guest family to enter and exit the property of Lake Mission Viejo during the hours of the Junior Lifeguard Program without your attendance. When the guest family is on the property, you are fully liable for their actions, whether or not you are in attendance with them.
Is there a limit on how many people I can sponsor? You are only allowed to sponsor two families per program year.
What is needed from me as a sponsor? Sponsors need to be in attendance when the guests come to the tryout. They will fill out a portion of the liability form to confirm that they are assuming responsibility for the guest family. Then, the guests will be allowed through the gate via a junior lifeguard pass, so there is no need for you to be in attendance each program day.
REGISTRATION
How do I register? After successful completion of your tryout, you will be given a QR code that accesses the link to register your child for the program.
I am not a member of Lake Mission Viejo. Can I still register for this program? Guests WILL NEED a member to sponsor them, you will be unable to participate in the tryout if you do not have a sponsor.
Are there any discounts for multiple children? No. There are no discounts for multiple children.
Do you have a refund policy? Transfer or refund of registration fees will be granted only if notification to LMVA is made seven days prior to the start of camp. A $50.00 processing and uniform fee will be charged on all refunds. The Junior Lifeguard program is never prorated and no credit can be given for missed classes for any reason. No refunds will be given once the program has begun.
UNIFORMS
Are uniforms mandatory? Yes. All Junior Guards must be in proper uniform attire during program hours.
Can I use shorts, backpacks, rash guards, sweatshirts or hats from last year’s Junior Lifeguard program? Yes. To save money and eliminate unnecessary duplicates of the same item your child may wear old Lake Mission Viejo uniform items. Where are lost and found items placed? There are two lost and found locations: behind Lifeguard Headquarters in tan-colored bins and our Junior Guard Vault (behind Tower 3). The vault is open from 8:30-9:00am and 12:00-12:30pm Monday-Friday.
SQUAD PLACEMENT
Can I request my child to be in a specific squad with a friend or siblings? JGs are placed in squads based off of swimming ability due to safety concerns. Please email us at [email protected] with any special requests after squads have been formed (not before). We will make every effort to place your child with their friends, but these requests cannot always be granted.
EMAILS
I am not receiving the emails, would like to change our email address, or add on an additional email. Please email us at [email protected] for all changes, updates, and additions to email addresses.
DAILY CONCERNS
I want to talk to my child’s instructor, in person, about... We ask that you please do not interrupt the instructors during program hours (9am-12pm).
If you have something you would like to make the instructor aware of you can either go through the program coordinator available Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, or you can email the coordinator at [email protected]. All messages will be passed along to the instructors promptly.
My child has a specific medical condition that his/her instructors need to be aware of. How do I get that information to them? Please email us at [email protected] with any medical concerns.