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What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

Beginner

Introduction to Water Skills: Entering and exiting water safely, bobbing, retrieve submerged objects, front and back glides, floating, treading water, alternating and combined arm and leg actions
Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Step or jump into water, fully submerge and hold breath, rotary breathing, front, jellyfish and tuck floats, treading water, change direction of travel
Safety Focus: Staying safe around water, recognizing lifeguards, recognizing an emergency, how to call for help, look before you leap, think so you don't sink, the danger of drains

Intermediate

Stroke Development: Jump into deep water and submerge, headfirst entry in seated and kneeling positions, bobbing while moving, survival float, back float, tread water, change from vertical to horizontal position, push off in streamlined position, swim front crawl, elementary backstroke, flutter, scissor, breaststroke, and dolphin kicks
Stroke Improvement: Headfirst entry in compact and stride positions, feetfirst surface dive, swim underwater, tread water using different kicks, survival swimming
Safety Focus: Think twice before going near cold water or ice, developing breath control safely, making good decisions, choosing an exit point, reaching and throwing assist, recreational water illnesses, think so you don't sink

Advanced

Stroke Refinement: shallow-angle dive into deep water, tuck surface dive, pike surface dive, tread water using legs only, sculling
Advanced Options: Surface dive and retrieve objects from bottom (7-10 feet deep)
Safety Focus: How to call for help, the importance of knowing first aid and CPR, dangers of hyperventilation and extended breath-holding

What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

Beginner

Introduction to Water Skills: Entering and exiting water safely, bobbing, retrieve submerged objects, front and back glides, floating, treading water, alternating and combined arm and leg actions
Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Step or jump into water, fully submerge and hold breath, rotary breathing, front, jellyfish and tuck floats, treading water, change direction of travel
Safety Focus: Staying safe around water, recognizing lifeguards, recognizing an emergency, how to call for help, look before you leap, think so you don't sink, the danger of drains

Intermediate

Stroke Development: Jump into deep water and submerge, headfirst entry in seated and kneeling positions, bobbing while moving, survival float, back float, tread water, change from vertical to horizontal position, push off in streamlined position, swim front crawl, elementary backstroke, flutter, scissor, breaststroke, and dolphin kicks
Stroke Improvement: Headfirst entry in compact and stride positions, feetfirst surface dive, swim underwater, tread water using different kicks, survival swimming
Safety Focus: Think twice before going near cold water or ice, developing breath control safely, making good decisions, choosing an exit point, reaching and throwing assist, recreational water illnesses, think so you don't sink

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Advanced

Stroke Refinement: shallow-angle dive into deep water, tuck surface dive, pike surface dive, tread water using legs only, sculling
Advanced Options: Surface dive and retrieve objects from bottom (7-10 feet deep)
Safety Focus: How to call for help, the importance of knowing first aid and CPR, dangers of hyperventilation and extended breath-holding

What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

Beginner

Skills to learn: Enter water using ramps, exit water using ladder, blow bubbles, submerge mouth, nose, and eyes, retrieve submerged objects, back float, roll from front to back and vis versa
Safety Focus: Staying safe around water, recognizing lifeguards, recognizing an emergency, how to call for help

Intermediate

Skills to learn: Enter water by stepping in from desk or low height, front and back float, front and back glide, tread water, finning arm action on back
Safety Focus: staying safe around water, recognizing the lifeguards, recognizing an emergency, how to call for help

What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

Beginner

Skills to learn: Enter water using ramps, exit water using ladder, blow bubbles, submerge mouth, nose, and eyes, retrieve submerged objects, back float, roll from front to back and vis versa
Safety Focus: Staying safe around water, recognizing lifeguards, recognizing an emergency, how to call for help

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A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

Lifeguard Certification

This is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course.

Dates: Last weekend of every month - Saturday and Sunday

Times: 9am - 4pm

Cost: $300

Course Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years old ( or turning 15 by the last date of the class)
300 yard swim ( about 12 laps back and forth) nonstop.
Tread water for 2 minutes without using your arms

Brick test ( start in the shallow end, swim to the deep end, dive to the bottom of the pool and retrieve a 10lb weight, swim the weight back to the shallow end without using your hands, place the weight on the wall and hop out of the pool in under 1 min 40 sec)

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FAQ’s

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What should I expect in this class?

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This course is broken up into three different parts.

Online training module: Participants are required to complete an online training program that consists of videos, interactive exercises, and test questions
CPR/ First Aid/ AED training : Students are required to pass a written exam with an 80% or above and pass a skills test.
Water safety and rescue training: Students are required to pass a written exam with an 80% or above and pass a water rescue skills test.

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What happens if I don’t pass the prerequisite test?

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Unfortunately you will be asked to leave the course and encouraged to participate in our lifeguard preparatory program.

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What happens if I do not pass the certification course?

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You will be invited to our Lifeguard Preparatory Academy or to participate in our certification program the following month. You would have a significant advantage over the rest of the class.

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How long does the certification last?

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The Lifeguard and CPR/ FA/ CPR certification last 2 years

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What jobs can I work with this certification?

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You can work any job that requires an active CPR/ FA/ AED certification or Lifeguard certification. Babysitting jobs, gym staff, camp counselor, swim instructor, ect.

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Lifeguard Preparatory Academy - (No Certification)

Course Description: This program prepares competent swimmers for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification prerequisite test. The requirements to become a lifeguard are challenging and strenuous. This preparatory course trains students to pass the prerequisite test so that they may be eligible for the lifeguard training course.

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Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 5 - 6pm

Cost:

Course Requirements:

Must be at least 14 years old
Must be able to swim independently on front and back

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FAQ’s

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Will I be certified at the end of the course?

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No. The American Red Cross requires all lifeguard participants to pass a prerequisite test before they can train to be lifeguard certified. This program prepares students to successfully complete the prerequisite course.

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What if I think I can pass the prerequisite test without taking this course?

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Wonderful. Feel free to register for the Lifeguard Certification course offered at the end of every month. Be advised that registering for the Lifeguard Certification course acknowledges your ability to pass the prerequisite course. If you do not pass the prerequisite course, you will not receive a refund for the certification course.

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What are the prerequisite test requirements?

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300 yard swim ( about 12 laps back and forth) nonstop.
Tread water for 2 minutes without using your arms
Brick test ( start in the shallow end, swim to the deep end, dive to the bottom of the pool and retrieve a 10lb weight, swim the weight back to the shallow end without using your hands, place the weight on the wall and hop out of the pool in under 1 min 40 sec.

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CPR/ FA/ AED - (Official Certification)

Course description : American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid/ AED certification training.

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Dates: Last Saturday of the month

Time: 9am - 4pm

Cost:

Course Requirements: Must be at least 13 years old

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FAQ’s

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What should I expect in this class?

Bring a snack or lunch
There will be videos and lectures on CPR/ FA/ AED
You will be practicing skills on mannequins and fellow participants (Covid - 19 and other safety precautions are in place to ensure a safe environment)
You will be required to take a written exam and pass with an 80 % or above
You will be required to pass a skill test

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How long does this certification last?

2 years

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What happens if I do not pass the course?

You will be invited to participate in the training course offered next month.

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Will I be performing mouth to mouth?

No you will not. You will be provided a breathing barrier to protect you from your victims' germs.

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Babysitter/Child Care Training

Course Description: American Red Cross training equips participants with the proper techniques for caring for infants and children. This babysitting training course helps the attendees become more capable and confident babysitters.

This course is instructor-led and interactive with the students with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using infant CPR manikin dolls.

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Dates: Classes will be announced soon!

Time: 9am - 1pm

Cost: $125

Course Requirements: Must be at least 11 years old

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FAQ’s

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What are the course objectives?

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Identify role modeling, respect, communication, motivation, taking action and decision making. Emphasizing important leadership skills needed as a babysitter.

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Discuss the business of babysitting – how to interact and communicate with the parents/legal guardians of the children, discuss money, hours, etc.

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Apply the FIND decision making model to common babysitting situations - Figure out the Problem, Identify Possible Solutions, Name Pro's and Cons, Decide best solution and act

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Role playing on how to make good decisions under pressure

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Identify and apply the emergency steps of CHECK-CALL-CARE

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How to recognize an emergency and when it’s time to call 9-1-1

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How to respond to emergencies with first aid, rescue breathing and more

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Understand the differences between life threatening and non-life threatening emergencies

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Describe how to check a conscious child or infant

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Recognize safety and hygiene issues

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How to care for bleeding and burns

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Demonstrate the following:

Wash hands
Properly remove disposable gloves
Pick up and hold and infant and toddler
Help a conscious child or infant who is choking
Check an unconscious child or infant
How to give care to an unconscious child or infant who is not breathing
Steps to control external bleeding

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What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

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Come and swim laps at the Swem School! Select 60-minute swim packages that give you the flexibility to enjoy the freedom of swimming.
Lanes must be reserved and there is a maximum of two swimmers per lane.
Swims must be used within 30 days of purchase.
Youth and Senior rate (ages 55+): 10, 60-minute swims - $40
Adult rate: 10, 60-minute swims - $50

What to Expect?

A progressive curriculum
Certified and experienced instructors
Learn at your own pace

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Aqua fitness is one of the best cardiovascular workouts!
This instructor led, 60-minute class will incorporate cardio and strength using various water resistance techniques and water dumbbells.
Low-medium impact class is performed in shallow water and is designed to improve joint stability, coordination, heart health and strength.
Seniors (ages 55+): $55

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