Participants must be at least 15 years old on the final day of the course and be able to complete 3 swimming pretests: 1. Swim 300 yards: 100 yards front crawl/freestyle + 100 yards breaststroke + 100 yards of choice on front 2. Tread water for 2 minutes, no hands 3. Swim 20 yards, retrieve a bring from 7-10 feet deep, and return to start in under 1:40 Participants will receive instruction in lifesaving techniques and CPR, creating an emergency action plan, and legal issues, among many other skills. Class provides in-water instruction as well as classroom learning that will include videos and homework sheets. At the completion of the class, participants will need to pass a paper exam and a skills exam. Upon passing the exams, students will be certified in both Lifeguarding and CPR for 2 years. *Classes are held both in and out of water *Bring swimwear, dry clothes, and food/snacks for long days