Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Junior Lifeguarding is designed to introduce youth (ages 11-14) to the lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. Students will learn techniques and build stamina during this program. The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify participants in first aid, CPR or AED or as a lifeguard. Junior Lifeguarding offers a transition from upper-level Learn-to-Swim courses to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, challenging participants to stay involved with aquatics. Junior Lifeguarding will introduce participants to: a) the skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. b) leadership, communication and decision-making skills. c) The basic responsibilities, knowledge, and skills of a lifeguard. COURSE PREREQUISITES Before entering Junior Lifeguarding, participants must demonstrate the following skills: 1. Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side. 2. Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. 3. Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs. 4. Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using the elementary backstroke or back crawl. 5. Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water.

Come join in the fun of swimming lessons, group games, and open swim. This is a drop-off program for ages 7-14 and is offered once per week. You can register for one or more sessions. All programs are led by staff certified in the American Red Cross in Water Safety Safety Instruction and a lifeguard is present at all times. The morning includes one hour of swim instruction, one hour of group games, and one hour of open swimming. Schedule 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Group Swimming Lesson - swimmers will be grouped into three categories - beginner, immediate, and advanced. Each group will be working on swimming skills appropriate for their level. 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Group Water Games 11:00-12:00 p.m. - Open Swim - swimmers must be able to complete our deep water swim test to be able to use the deep end and diving boards Swimmers are encouraged to bring a snack and a plastic water bottle.