Red Cross Swimming Lessons

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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

Red Cross & Lifesaving swimming lessons will be offered in our heated outdoor pool located in the pristine forested setting by instructors with certification in Red Cross Water Safety Instructors, Lifesaving Instructors, High Five Certification and NLS. We have carefully considered all safety measures to ensure that our families and instructors are protected; including such measures as scheduling, social distancing, PPE, and risk reduction. Space will be limited to accommodate for these safety measures.

Dates: June, July August
Hours:

• 30 minute classes
• 9:00 am to 4:15 pm daily
• Early Bird Class: 8:15 am to 8:45 am (Campers only)

Fees:

• Private: $200 + HST per week
• Semi-Private: $150 + HST
• Sibling discounts available

Class Scheduling:

• Private: 
  • Preschool - Swim Kids 4: Instructor &/or parent in the pool
  • Swim Kids 5 - Swim Kids 10: Upon request
• Semi-Private: 
  • Preschool - Swim Kids 4: Parent MUST be in the pool UNLESS registering 2+ swimmers from the same family/social circle able to stand in the shallow end of the pool
  • Swim Kids 5 - Swim Kids 10 maximum:
    • 4 swimmers:instructor
    • 2 families/social circles
  • Families/Social Circles of 4+ swimmers:
    • Enjoy the freedom of the whole pool
    • 2-4 swimmers/instructor
  • Camper Special Information: 
    • May request swimming lessons for the same week of their camp program subject to scheduling and availability
    • Lessons may be scheduled before, during and after the camp day
    • Semi-Private requests: Preschool - Swim Kids 4: 
      • Will be considered but cannot be guaranteed without a parent in the pool
      • Limited classes will be available before and after camp to allow for Semi-Private, parented classes

​​Safety Measures:

• Scheduling classes:
  • Families/social circles will be grouped together when possible
  • Maximum of 2 classes at a given time
• Social Distancing: 
  • Classes will be scheduled to ensure that swimmers in different families/social circles will be 2m apart
  • Instructors will:
    • On Deck: 
      • Physically distance during classes & wear face shield as needed
    • In Pool:
      • Hold swimmers from one family/social circle in a given class
      • Wear a face shield
• Disinfecting:
  • All swimmers and parents must Pass Self Screen and sanitize their hands upon arrival at the sign-in area
  • Time will be scheduled between class to disinfect equipment and facilities
  • Chlorine levels will be carefully monitored
• Risk Reduction:
  • Swimmers are encouraged to bring their own pool noodle and toys to class
  • Parents are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket to observe classes from outside the pool area. Seating will not be provided. 
  • Outdoor change area & portable washrooms will be available

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Lifesaving & First Aid Course

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In a regular setting, Lifesaving & First Aid courses require close contact between participants. We are closely monitoring government and health regulations and have made changes and accommodations to the program that will allow us to safely deliver these courses. ​​Each participant will be required to attend with a partner who is in their social circle, (see Safety Measures)

Requisites:​

• Ages: 11 - 15 years
• Completed Swim Kids Level 

Dates:

• July 26-30, 2021​

Fees:

• $300 plus HST
  • ​Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
  • Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
  • Includes course, certification, & t-shirt
• ​$375 plus HST​
  • Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
  • ​Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
  • Includes course, certification, & t-shirt

Hours:

• 9:00am to 3:30pm daily
• Extended hours unavailable at this time

Certifications:

• Receive certification with Lifesaving Society in:
  • Patrol: Rookie, Ranger, Star
  • Bronze: Star, Medallion & Cross
  • First Aid: Basic, Emergency & Standard

Safety Measures

• Bring Your Own Rescue Partner:
  • ​​Each participant will be required to attend with a partner who is in their social circle. This will allow the pair to partner up for all contact first aid and water based rescues
  • Both participants must be able to swim competently in deep water
  • Partners attending who are not yet eligible for the Patrol or Bronze courses will have the opportunity to work on Red Cross Swim levels to develop their swimming and rescue skills and work towards a Basic First Aid Certification. The fee for this participant is $150
• Bring Your Own Personal Equipment:
  • At least one noodle to use for rescues
  • Drinking water for the day
  • Hand Sanitizer 
• Social Distancing
  • Will be considered by the instructor during planning and teaching
  • Participants will be responsible for maintaining social distancing and must have a mask to wear when social distancing is not possible
• Facilities:
  • One portable washroom will be available and sanitizing daily. Face masks & hand sanitizing are a must when using the washroom.
  • Outdoor change room will be available ​

Course Components

• Candidates will participate in a week of first aid and rescue training
• Candidates will work together in an outdoor setting to develop and apply their rescue skills
• Emphasis is placed on learning in a relaxing, fun outdoor environment while preparing for a final exam. Days will be spent soaking up the sun, working hard and earning those valuable playtime breaks.
• A Lifesaving examiner will examine all candidates who the instructor feels are prepared for the exam on the morning of the last day
• The final afternoon will be spent celebrating and kicking back having fun at Dogwood Acres

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Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course

• Registration for 2021 will be dependent on the current COVID restrictions in place in the spring
  
• Program dates TBD
• Currently accepting applicants to be added to our Waitlist; please email lisagraves@crossleyaquatics.com with expression of interest

Program Requisites

• 15+ years old, with a current Bronze Cross Certification
• Ontario Parts & Recreation: High Five Certification
• Includes courses, manuals, and certifications

Course Components

• Swim screening of candidate's swim abilities
• Online learning
• Classroom/Pool training
• Apprenticeship: may be delayed due to COVID-19 and new safety measures in place