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Health & Fitness / Advanced Swimming Lessons

More intense swimming instruction... work towards lifeguard.

Lifeguard Training at the YMCA

Age: 13yrsBronze Medallion
This course is the first step in becoming a lifeguard. It will cover 4 components of water rescue as well as stroke efficiency and endurance. Dates available upon request.

Age: 14yrsBronze Cross
This is the second step to becoming a lifeguard. Advanced training including introduction to safe supervision of an aquatic environment. Dates available upon request, please contact the Aquatics and Recreational Programs Supervisor for more information.

Junior Life Guard Club
Achieve skill development in swimming, life-saving, fitness, leadership and team work. This is a great pre-cursor for youth hoping to become lifeguards and leaders.