Our Projects
College Scholarships
Each summer the Foundation awards college scholarships to deserving Laguna Beach Lifeguards to help them with furthering their education. Historically many Laguna Beach Lifeguards pursue careers in public safety, however the majority end up excelling in other careers such as doctors, nurses, scientists, business leaders and other occupations that benefit our greater community. It is for these reasons that the Foundation makes these scholarships a priority. Below are the recipients from the past few years.
2026
Aldo Martinez
Ian Cardenas
Dane Bright
Shane Roling
Jacqueline Ewing
2025
Ian Cardenas
Brian Guilfoyle
Jason Le
2024
Bradley Beshear
2023
Dylan Weeks
Christian Brown
2022
Gavin Pike
Liam McCue
2021 Colton Weeks
Christian Rosene
Grant Glessing
Trevor Coleman
Cameron Vincent
2020
Keeler Nelsen
Jack Riccardi
Austin Hoff
Jacob Crocker
Trevor Coleman
Thomas Glessing
2019
Lium McCue
2018
Nathan Madigan
Junior Lifeguard Sponsorships
Sponsorships for Junior Lifeguards to participate in the Laguna Beach Junior Lifeguard Program are provided to those families that might not otherwise be able to afford to due to financial hardships. Over the years LBOLF has provided over 85 of these scholarships totaling over $28,000.00.
2026 - The Foundation sponsored 20 junior guards.
2025 - The Foundation sponsored 15 junior guards.
2024 - The Foundation sponsored 15 junior guards.
2023 - The Foundation sponsored 15 junior guards.
2022 - The Foundation sponsored 8 junior guards.
2021 - The Foundation sponsored ten junior guards.
2020 - There was no Junior Guard Program due to Covid.
2019 - The Foundation sponsored two junior guards.
2018 - The Foundation sponsored four junior guards.
Competition
Ocean lifeguards train for, and participate in lifeguard competitions regionally, nationally and even internationally. The competitions promote physical fitness, ocean rescue skills, camaraderie within the department, and a chance for the guards to interact in a positive way with their fellow lifeguards from other agencies.
The Foundation supports the competitors financially by purchasing racing equipment, and logistically by helping out during the actual competitions. The Foundation has purchased six racing paddle boards, three racing surf skis, refurbished a racing dory, as well as a couple "easy ups" and additional racing gear.
