Red Cross Swimming Lessons
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:
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 6-10, 13-17, 20-24
- July 4-8, 11-15, 18-22
- August 8-12, 15-19
- 30 minute classes
- Monday-Friday
- 8:15am to 4:15pm daily
- Private: $200 + HST per week
- Semi-Private: $150 + HST
- Additional Siblings: 5% discount available
- Private: $200 per week/1:1 ratio
- Mandatory: Swimmers requiring an instructor’s individual hands-on attention, for example:
- Preschool - Swim Kids 1
- Under the age of 4
- Unable to stand in the shallow end
- NOTE: Semi-private rates will apply if parent/caregiver is in the pool with their child
- Optional: Upon request for Swim Kids 2+
- Mandatory: Swimmers requiring an instructor’s individual hands-on attention, for example:
- Semi-Private: $150 per week/1:4 ratio
- Swim Kids 2+
- Class size will be determined by social distancing requirements
- Dogwood Forest Summer Camper:
- May request swimming lessons for the same week as their camp experience
- Scheduling classes:
- Families/social circles will be grouped together when possible
- Social Distancing:
- Classes will be scheduled to ensure that swimmers in different families/social circles will be 2m apart
- Instructors will:
- On Deck:
- Physical distance during classes & wear face shield as required
- In Pool:
- Make effort to hold swimmers from one family/social circle in a given class
- Wear a face shield & mingle mask (to allow for swimmers to fully see their face)
- On Deck:
- Disinfecting:
- All swimmers and parents must Pass Self Screen and sanitize their hands upon arrival at the sign-in area
- Facilities and equipment will be disinfected throughout the day
- 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.
- Masks are required in tented changerooms & portable washrooms
Lifesaving & First Aid Course
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:
Requisites:
- Ages: 10 - 15 years
- Completed Swim Kids Level 10
- July 25-29 2022
- $325 plus HST
- Bronze Star with Basic First Aid
- Patrol Programs: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Includes course, certification, & t-shirt
- $400 plus HST
- Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
- Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid
- Includes course, certification, & t-shirt
- 9:00am to 3:30pm daily
- Extended hours unavailable at this time
- Receive certification with Lifesaving Society in:
- Patrol: Rookie, Ranger, Star
- Bronze: Star, Medallion & Cross
- First Aid: Basic, Emergency & Standard
- 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 sanitized daily
- Outdoor changeroom will be available
- Face masks & hand sanitizing are a must when using the washroom or changeroom
- 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 Forest
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course
Space will be limited. Acceptance into the program may include an interview
Program Requisites
Course Components
NOTE: Red Cross transition to Lifesaving Society swim lessons:
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: To be completed prior to Class/Pool
- Classroom/Pool: Week of June 27 - 29
- Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3 weeks teaching experience with Crossley Aquatics during the summer of 2022, (additional weeks will be added if the trainer, Lisa Graves, feels it is necessary for the candidate to further build his/her instructional skills)
NOTE: Red Cross transition to Lifesaving Society swim lessons:
- Red Cross announced that they will be no longer be involved in aquatics which will allow them to focus on the increased need for humanitarian and opioid crisis support. They are working closely with Lifesaving Society and swim schools to transition from Red Cross Swim Kids to the Lifesaving Swim for Life program. I will offer a Swim Instructor course that will best prepare and certify candidates for future employment as a Lifesaving Swim for Life instructor. Updates to follow.