American Red Cross Specialty Classes

American Red Cross Specialty Classes

Both Lifeguard Training and Babysitting Training are subject to a 24-hour cancellation notice. Those who need to withdraw from the class must give no less than a 24-hour notice before the first day of class. If a less than 24-hour notice is given, the course fee will be considered a donation to the Bond Community Center.  For more information regarding any of these classes, please call (920) 834-5585.

 

Babysitting Training (16 participants maximum)

Become an American Red Cross certified babysitter upon successful completion of this course. Develop the skills necessary to become the “World’s Greatest Babysitter.” This training covers five critical areas: Leadership, Safety & Safe Play, Basic Care, First Aid, and Professionalism. All participants must be at least 11 years of age prior to the first day of the course and should bring a sack lunch. Course book is included with the cost of the class and will be handed out the first day.

Date: Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $45

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Lifeguard Training (10 participants maximum)

Become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard upon successful completion of this course.  All participants must be at least 16 years of age by the last class.  Participants must be able to swim 300 yards using the front crawl and breaststroke, and dive down and retrieve a brick off the bottom of the pool and swim with it for 20 yards.  Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications are included with the course.  Course book is included with the cost of the class and will be handed out the first day.  Attendance to all classes is mandatory.  Registrations must be received by February 19. 

Dates:

Sunday, March 2 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, March 3 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, March 10 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, March 17    6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 30 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: $140

 

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Lifeguard Training Certification

This course is for those who currently hold an unexpired American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and would like to get recertified.  We will cover lifeguard training and first aid.  It DOES NOT cover CPR-PRO.  Participants will be responsible for knowing and demonstrating the skills using the ARC Lifeguard Training materials updated in 2007 and are responsible for bringing their own book. 

Date: Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m.
Cost: $40

Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Program Brochure

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