Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

This course requires participants to complete online learning prior to in-class skills sessions. Please make sure to provide a valid email address when completing registration. The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. The Blended Learning format allows students to work independently on theory through a series of informational videos and tutorials. They then present what skills they learned in a hands-on class. See below for course requirements. Upon completion of this course participants will receive American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years. They May course will also train individuals in Emergency Oxygen Administration and receive American Red Cross certificate for Administering Emergency Oxygen valid for 2 years. April 26th-28th (Full LG class, without O2) 4/26- 5-9pm, 4/27- 7:30am-5pm, 4/28- 7:30am-5pm May 2nd-5th (Full LG class, with O2) 5/2- 5-8pm, 5/3- 5-8pm, 5/4-8am-5pm, 5/5- 8am-5pm This certification is FREE for youth ages 15-21 who live in Hennepin County! Prerequisites • Must be 15 years old on or before the final day of the course. First Day Pre-Course Swim On the first day of class, you will be required to complete the pre-requisite swim which consists of: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed) Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Therefore, if you wear contacts, please plan on bringing your glasses or a case for your contacts. No exceptions Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Course Length • Approximately 7 hours for online learning • Approximately 22-24 hours for in class skills Please note: Course times may vary to include breaks. Certification Requirements • Attend and participate in all class sessions. • Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities. • Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios. • Pass the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent. Requirements Age: 15 yrs and older Location: New Hope YMCA 7601 42nd Ave N New Hope, MN 55427-1226

Always wanted to learn how to do stained glass? Here is your chance to give it a try without investing in the tools. Choose from a large variety of patterns and lots of glass colors. Learn how to score and break glass and shape it with a grinder to match each pattern piece and solder your glass design. You will go home with 1-2 suncatchers they can hang in a window or a unique gift. You will learn all the steps necessary to continue on your own. All the tools and supplies will be provided. See online confirmation for suggested attire for the class. * Please have current email listed in your profile for confirmation notes. Please bring a good pair of safety glasses. Bring your own lunch to class along with a water bottle. Please wear clothing with a smooth hard finished surface, like denim or t-shirt knit. Glass chips will stick in sweaters, fleece or lace. Best to wear shirts with a high neckline. Shoes should not have open toes, or open tops (like a slip-on), also leather is better than a mesh that would catch glass chips.