The ocean is more than a place—it is a powerful connection that brings our communities together through culture, recreation, and daily life. But the ocean’s beauty and power also require knowledge, preparation, and respect.

 

​The Big Island Lifeguard Association (BILA) works to keep our communities safer by providing ocean safety education, lifesaving training, and emergency preparedness programs for first responders and the broader community.

 

​​At the center of our mission is the Junior Lifeguard Program, where keiki learn essential ocean safety skills, environmental awareness, and how to recognize Hawaiʻi Island’s powerful and ever-changing coastal conditions. Through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced lifeguards, these young participants build confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong respect for the ocean.

 

​By supporting BILA, you are helping:

• Train keiki to safely navigate and respect the ocean.
• Expand lifesaving BLS and First Aid training across our island.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness in our coastal communities.
• Provide equipment, instruction, and scholarships so more youth can participate.​

 

Every donation helps build a community that is more prepared, more knowledgeable, and safer in and around the ocean.

 

​Join us in protecting lives and empowering the next generation of ocean stewards. Donate today and help keep Hawaiʻi Island safe.