Red Cross Safety Classes

At Swim-in Zone we use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Programming. The goal of the Red Cross programming is to help people learn to be safe when they are in, on or around the water. At Swim-in Zone we want your children to learn to be safe, competent, confident swimmers. We want your child to be comfortable first just being in the water, then underwater, then moving through the water and finally moving on top of the water with rhythmic breathing. Our lesson structure is designed to take your child happily through all the steps to becoming a competent swimmer.

WHALE Tales- Water Safety Program- FREE to Nursery Schools, Day Cares and Elementary Schools

WHALE Tales, an acronym for Water Habits Are Learned Early, is a Red Cross Water Safety Program which focuses on safety habits for anywhere there is water such as a pool, lake, pond or ocean. Simple rhymes, such as "Be Cool, Follow the Rules" or "Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket" are presented in a format suitable for the age of the audience in either a video, story or discussion format. Our water safety educator will come to your school or day care. The presentation length is tailored to suit the ages of the children and can be anywhere from 20-45 minutes. See what the children had to say:

SWIM-IN ZONE, INC. as an authorized provider for the American Red Cross offers many courses. Red Cross courses are taught by Red Cross certified instructors or instructor trainers on staff at SWIM-IN ZONE, INC. and adhere to the standards set by the American Red Cross. Some courses are offered many times per year and some only once. There is a minimum number required for the courses to be taught.

Learn to Swim Program

The American Red Cross Learn to Swim program is divided into 6 levels of skills development. It usually takes children many years to be a competent swimmer and a few semesters/sessions to pass from one Red Cross level to the next.

Parent/ Child Swim Classes

Parents must accompany their children into the water. The instructor advises and guides the parents on techniques for holding, submersion, back floating, turning over, entries and use of flotation devices. Safety in and around the water are stressed throughout the course of the program. At Swim-in Zone we have divided this program into 4levels- Introductory/Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Too Little, but Too Good.

Lifeguard Training (LGT - Registration Form)

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course consists of lifeguard training, professional CPR, first aid skills, and preventing disease transmission. The whole course usually takes 25-33hrs. Course participants must be at least 15 years old. They must be good swimmers able to swim 300 yards with front crawl and breaststroke and retrieve a block in 7 feet of water. To successfully complete the course, participants must participants must attend all sessions, score at least 80% on the written test and pass the 3 practical life guarding skills scenarios. Upon successful completion of the course, American Red Cross certificates in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid. Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. The CPR certificate is valid for 1 year. $255 includes all equipment, Lifeguard Training Text (copyright 2007) and resuscitation mask. The minimum number of participants (6) must be pre-registered to hold the class.

Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

Full Course dates for LGT

November -- 2, 9, 16, 23 (All classes/ days must be attended, 8:30am - 5:30pm w/ 30min lunch)

December -- 27, 28, 29, 30 (All classes/ days must be attended, 8:30am - 5:30pm w/ 30min lunch)

You must attend all dates. We will have 1 date away from our facility (TBD) to work on the deep water lifeguard training skills . Students will be required to provide their own transportation to the site.

Lifeguard Training Recertification Challenge Format: Testing only- no review or instruction. Must have had previous certification. Be prepared to swim 500yds and complete all in-water and out-of-water scenarios. Written test must score at least 80%. Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

Fee: $85 Must bring text and pocket mask. Pocket masks are available at $20 each.

Recertification Dates for challenge and Review classes:

August -- Sun 17 1pm - 4pm

September -- Sun 14 1pm - 4pm

October -- Sun 19 1pm - 4pm

November -- Sun 30 1pm - 4pm

Guard Start

This course is for beginning guards ages 11-14. Topics covered include prevention of drowning and diving accidents and swimming skills for lifeguarding. Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

May be offered in the summer at Meadow Pool. Fee: $50 You must attend all dates.

First Aid (FA)

Standard First Aid is part of Lifeguard Training. Course is 9 hours. Certificate is valid for 3 years. Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

Please call if interested. Fee: $50

(CPR) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional plus AED

Commonly referred to as Pro-CPR, this course is also part of Lifeguard Training. Pro-CPR includes 2-man CPR, the use of the pocket mask, infant and child CPR. CPR certificates are valid for 1 year. SWIM-IN ZONE, INC. also has CPR recertification classes available. Cancellation policy: refund minus $25.

Recertification/ Challenge Dates: Testing only, no review or instruction. Bring pocket mask and text. The recertification takes about 1-2 hours, depending on how many are in the class and how proficient the participant.

May 18 8:30am-10:30. Fee: $45.

We demand schedule our recertification/challenges. Call to schedule a date. We try to find a date convenient for everyone who calls, and we will recertify Pro-CPR on an individual basis in an emergency.

(AED) Automated External Defibrillator

This 2-hour course teaches individuals the skills and knowledge needed to provide care for victims of a sudden cardiac arrest through the safe use of an automated external defibrillator. Participants should be certified in Adult CPR. The AED certificate is valid for 1 year. Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25. AED is included in the Lifeguard Training Course.

Please call if interested. Fee: $25

Home Pool Safety

The purpose of this course is to prepare the home pool owner for emergencies. Basic rescues as well as rescue breathing and a non-certificate mini-CPR refresher are taught in this course. "It Only Takes a Minute" video is shown in the course. Course is 2 hrs. long.

Dates: Spring and Summer course only Fee $25 per family if course is taught at Swim-in Zone and $90 if course is taught at the family's home pool.

Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training Instructor

SWIM-IN ZONE, INC. offers Red Cross Instructor Training Courses in Water Safety and Lifeguard Training. Participants must be at least 16 or 17 years old and very good swimmers. The prerequisite swimming and written tests assure that instructor candidates possess the appropriate skills to become an instructor. The certificates are valid for 2 yrs. Cancellation policy: full refund minus $25.

Dates: WSI - Call to be put on a list of interested candidates.

Dates: LGTI - August 11-August 16. 8:30am-3pm. Minimum of 5 students or the class will be cancelled.

Instructor classes: Must be 17 years old by the published date of the last class. Fee $275.

Read more regarding safety: HOME POOL SAFETY COURSE

Swim-in Zone class structure with Red Cross Programming