May 31 - June 2, 2024 American Red Cross Lifeguard Course at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA
2 seats available
Please read the following information thoroughly before registering for this course. If you have questions prior to registering, you may email us at [email protected].
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) take over.
This will be the Blended Learning course which combines online learning with on-site skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. The online portion of this course takes approximately 7 hours to complete and participants must complete all online portions prior to May 31, 2024 and attend all in-person classes. Upon completion participants will receive a 2-year Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. A digital participant manual and resuscitation mask will be provided.
Location: CYO Camp and Retreat Center in Occidental, CA
Class Dates and Times:
Friday May 31: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday June 1: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday June 2: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Participants must be 15 years or older by May 31, 2024.
To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation that includes the following:
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
▪ Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
▪ Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
▪ Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
▪ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
▪ Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
▪ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
The prerequisite skills evaluation will occur first thing on the first day of the course (May 31st). Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class.
Registration will be open until May 29, 2024 or until all seats are taken.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• 29 days or more BEFORE the start date of the class, 25% of fee is kept.
• 15-28 days BEFORE the start date of the class, 50% of fee is kept.
• 14 days or less BEFORE the start date of the class, 100% fee is kept.
• All transactions are subject to a $10 administration fee per person.
All refund requests must be made in writing by emailing [email protected].