Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

It's never too late to teach an older fish a new stroke! Class is designed to teach adults the basic fundamentals of propelling themselves through the water. The use of a personal floatation device (life jacket) will assist in the water relazation and floating

Build on basic aquatic skills, water safety and concepts learned in Level 1

Improve participants proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3. Skills include swimming front crawl 25 yards, breaststroke, back crawl and butterfly 15 yards,

Level 5 participants will refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke).

Lifeguarding Course r.17The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide 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) personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.Prerequisites Candidates must:1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.2. Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.3. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

the primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguarding 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 personnel take over. This program offers a choice to Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. Candidates must be a least 5 years old on or before the final scheduled session and complete a swim skills test on the first day of class.Those who do not pass the skills test will be given a refund.

Parent and child learn together to increase a child's comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control. Fun filled and introduce water safety. Change body position in the water, learn how to play safely, experience wearing a life jacket

Parent and child learn together to increase a child's comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control. Fun filled and introduce water safety.

Children learn basic aquatic safety, survival and swimming skills while increasing comfort level in and around the water. Skills are age--appropriate, helping children achieve success and enjoy social interactions with other children. As in all swimming and water safety course your child will always know it's safety first.

The next step for our toddlers.

Water Workout consists of aquatic exercise that will emphasize gentle, stationary stretching and toning exercise. Participants choose the pace of their workout Punch cards may be purchased at the pool or at Community Education Office