The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is gearing up for its 25th summer this weekend, fire department officials said.
Kids 9 to 15 years old learn about marine environment hazards in the eight-week, ocean-training program that starts with tryouts this Sunday, spokeswoman Jennifer Schulz said.
Participants must swim 100 yards within a time limit based on age and tread water for three minutes, she said. The swim tests are from 9 a.m. to noon Sundays through Feb. 24 at the Newport Harbor High School pool. A test will also be 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21.
