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Adult Pool Fitness

Certification Classes

Competitive Swim and Dive

Swim Lessons-Infant and Preschool (ages 6 months to 5 years)

Swim Lessons-Teen and Adult

Swim Lessons-Youth Group Lessons (ages 5+)

Swim Lessons-Youth Semi-Private Lessons (ages 5+)

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Water Safety Instructor (ages 16+) - Fall Session

Become certified to teach American Red Cross swim lessons. Age Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age by the last day of the class Skill Prerequisites: Demonstration of swimming skills equivalent to Red Cross Level 4 swim lesson requirements

Teaching Swimming

Beginner 2 (ages 5 and up) - Pre-Winter Mon/Wed Session at Black Hawk Middle School

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can frequently make adjustments to accommodate your requests. Participants, ages 5 and up, learn to swim without flotation. Sorry, no early bird discount. Skills: Enter the water independently Submerge and blow bubbles, 3 times Front float, face in water, 3 sec. Front glide, face in water Back float, ears in water, 3 sec. Back glide, ears in water Roll over:front to back/back to front with lifejacket Paddle stroke on front, face in or out of water, 15 yd. Finning stroke on back, ears in water, 15 yd. Safety topics: Basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety.Course format: Classes run 45 minutes with five students per instructor. Classes with one or two students will run 30 minutes.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Aqua Kids 1 or Beginner 1 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: This level closely compares with Red Cross Level 2. Upon completion of required skills register for Intermediate 1.

Swim Lessons-Youth Group Lessons (ages 5+)

Key Log Rolling: A Traditional North Woods Pastime - Fall Session

Calling all LumberJacks and LumberJills, ages 7 through adult! Come experience the fun and challenge! Log rolling improves core strength, balance, agility, and cardio...but mostly it’s just fun! With the help of the yellow resistance fins (like training wheels) no prior skill or experience is necessary. Wear swimwear, rash guards or spandex style athletic wear. Participants must be comfortable being in the water.

CPR/AED for the Lay Rescuer - Adult, Child and Infant - Fall Session

Be prepared with lifesaving skills! American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED certification is valid for two years. This course is equivalent to American Heart Association Heart Saver or American Red Cross CPR for Lay Rescuer. Nurses may apply for CEUs through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

CPR and First Aid

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark Module (ages 15+) - Fall Session

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the classSkill Prerequisites: 300 yd. endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke continuously Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec. Tread water for 2 min. using legs only A Waterfront Lifeguarding Module will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.

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