These two courses (Swimming & Water Rescue; Paddle Craft Safety) are designed to give hands-on experience to leaders who are interested in leading aquatic activities in their units, such as troop swims or boating trips. Attendance at the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat trainings (Monday at 9:00am) is mandatory. Participants in the Aquatics Supervision courses will then put the policies into practice on the water during the rest of the course by learning reaching rescues, throwing rescues, going rescues, spinal management, and some basic boating skills. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and shoes for boating that can get wet..

This rigorous program certifies an adult leader to be an American Red Cross lifeguard. Participants are required to spend almost all of their time in the Aquatics area, including evening free swims. Physical strength, stamina, strong swimming skills, and a great deal of written work is required, including three written tests. There is an additional fee for program materials.

Recertification of ARC Lifeguard is available for those with current certification or whose certification has expired within the past 30 days. Interested candidates should speak with the Aquatics Director during the Sunday check-in process.