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For Information or to Contact Us: give us a call at 607-734-3317

To Register: select a course name and date, registration is only done with payment in advance of course.
1. Call 734-3317 with credit card.
2. Mail check to:  911 Stowell St., Elmira, NY 14901
(Be sure to indicate name of participant, address and phone # along with course name & date.)
3. Visit our chapter house.
4. Complete the on-line registration through PayPal for Sullivan Trail classes. Please indicate on the comment line during check-out the date(s) you are registering for.

** Master Course Schedule of All Courses Currently Offered **

PET FIRST AID (Dog and Cat), DOG FIRST AID, CAT FIRST AID
The American Red Cross is offering Pet First Aid classes for pet owners of cats and dogs.  
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

• Know how to check a cat or dog that appears to be having a first aid emergency.
• Check an unconscious cat or dog for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
• Provide basic wound care and control bleeding for a cat or dog.
• Care for a cat or dog involved in a car accident.
• Put together your pet's First Aid Kit.

BABYSITTERS TRAINING
This training provides critical information to teach young persons the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what to expect from the person who hires you.  It teaches participants the best ways to be safe and keep the children in their care safe.  Training is limited to young persons from 11 to 15 years old.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
Mon., Jan. 18	9:00am - 3:30pm	Chapter House 911 Stowell St.	$40.00 per person Bring a Lunch
Mon., Feb. 15
Sat., March 13
Sat., April 10
Sat., May 8
Sat., May 29th
Sat., June 5th
Mon., June 28th

LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM
Our Learn-to-Swim Program is for children (and adults) of all ages and abilities. We have programs at Southside High School, Waverly High School and Odessa-Montour High School Pools.

We also offer Joint Venture, HydroFit, Water Babies, and Prenatal classes.

EFA School	Southside High School	Odessa-Montour High School	Waverly High School	Fees
SUNDAYS Jan. 10, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 21, 28 March 7, 14 Pre-School 12:30-1:00pm 5 & Up Swim Lessons 1:00 - 2:00pm or 2:00pm - 3:00pm	---	SATURDAYS Jan. 16, 23, 30 Feb. 6, 27 March 6,13,20 Pre-School 11:30-12:00am Water Babies 11:00-11:30am Level 6 Guard Start 11:30-12:00 Adult Lap Swim (same fee as 5 and up) 10:00am -11:00am 5 & Up Swim Lessons 12:00 - 1:00pm ---	SATURDAYS January 9, 16, 30 Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6 12:45-1:30pm 1:45-2:30pm	5 & Up Lessons: $40 per child, 2 children - $60, 3 children - $90, 4+ children - $100 Pre-school lessons: 3 to 5 years of age $30 per child Assistance can be obtained for individuals who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs.

Aquatics
HydroFit: designed to help individuals trim and tone their bodies through low-impact water aerobics. Sessions will consist of a warm up, 25 minute aerobic segment, cool down and stretch all done in the forgiving environment of water. Participants will work at their own pace while having fun.
Prenatal Aquatics: designed for expectant mothers. This program will utilize core stabilization, endurance, and strengthening exercises. Beneficial exercises will include upper back and rear shoulder muscle conditioning, strengthening, pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation techniques, inner and outer thigh strengthening.
Waterbabies: designed to help develop swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on, and around the water. For children to 3 years of age. Swim Diapers are required.
Joint Venture: A non-aerobic class designed primarily for those individuals with arthritis. Slow toning exercises, gentle stretches, and movement to put all the major joints through a range of motions all done in the friendly warm water environment. Those individuals with chronic low back pain, other musculoskeletal conditions and other conditions that make land exercise difficult, also will benefit from this class.

Course	Date	Time	Location	Fee
HydroFit	Classes are Mon. & Wed. evenings.	Call for specific dates and times.	Arnot	$40 per session of 8 classes
Prenatal Aquatics	Classes are when participation dictates.
Waterbabies	Classes are Thurs. evenings & Sat. mornings.
Joint Venture	Classes are Mon. & Wed. evenings.

FIRST AID and CPR

Fees: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - FULL COURSE (includes pocket mask) - $70
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - REVIEW (must have current or recently expired certification; must bring own pocket mask or you may purchase one for an additional $12) - $50

RTE (book included) -$75.00

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1 Component (Adult CPR or I/C CPR or First Aid) - $45
2 Components (combination of any 2 above) - $55
3 Components (Adult CPR and I/C CPR and First Aid) - $60

All Classes held at the Chapter House, 911 Stowell St. unless otherwise noted!

DATE	COURSE TITLE	TIME
January
Sat., Jan. 2nd	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Tues., Jan. 5th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mon., Jan. 11th	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., Jan. 12th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., Jan. 16th	CPR for the Professional Rescuer	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tues., Jan. 19th	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
February
Wed., Feb. 10th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., Feb. 13th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Wed., Feb. 17th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., Feb. 20th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Mon., Feb. 22nd	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed., Feb. 24th	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
March
Tues., March 3rd	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat., March 6th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Tues., March 9th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mon., March 15th	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., March 16th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., March 20th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
April
Wed., April 4th	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed., April 7th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mon., April 12th	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed., April 14th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., April 17th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Sat., April 24th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
May
Tues., May 4th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mon., May 10th	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., May 11th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., May 15th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Tues., May 18th	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat., May 22nd	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
June
Tues., June 8th	Adult CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., June 12th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Mon., June 14th	CPR for the Professional Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., June 15th	Infant & Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., June 19th	Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid w/ AED	8:30pm - 4:30pm
Tues., June 22nd	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using breaststroke and freestyle with rhythmic breathing, surface dive and brick retrieval

Date	Time	Location	Fee
---	TBD	C---	$150 payment with registration $50 additional for waterfront
---	TBD	---

LIFEGUARD TRAINING FOR SENIORS
Prerequisites: 55 years of age or older, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using breaststroke and freestyle with rhythmic breathing, surface dive and brick retrieval

Date	Time	Location	Fee
TBD	- TBD	All classes held at the Elmira YWCA	Scholarships available on a first come first serve basis. Many still available!

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Candidates must be at least 16 years old to participate but do not need to be a lifeguard.  Maturity and responsibility must be demonstrated throughout the course.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
TBD	TBD	TBD	$175 payment with registration

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE
We will be offering a lifeguard instructor course for those interested in training others to become lifeguards.      

Attendance at all sessions is required
Fee: $150 (includes instructor manual)
Participants must be able to pass the pre-course skills.

LAY RESPONDER FA/CPR/AED INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course is for those interested in teaching for their place of employment or as volunteers for the American Red Cross. It will certify instructors to teach Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  

Date	Time	Location	Fee
call for dates	call for times	Red Cross Chapter House	$150 payment with registration Additional $50 for CPR-PR

Instructor Upgrade to CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
Call for more information - 734-3317

DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES TRAINING
Fulfilling Our Mission: is a basic course, and is a prerequisite for most other courses.
Please check on prerequisites for other courses when registering.
There is a fact sheet on each course in the back of the Disaster Course Registration Book, which includes prerequisite information.

Sign-up for a class: You can register by calling or visiting the front desk or by calling or
emailing Marcia or Peg.
Have to cancel? Please call to let us know.

Date	Course	Time
Tues., Jan. 26	Fulfilling Our Mission	6:00pm-9:00pm
Thurs., Feb.11	Mass Care Overview	6:00pm-9:00pm
Sat., Feb. 20	Logistic Overview/Logistic Simulation	9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed., Feb.10	Bulk Distribution Operations	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat., March 13	Shelter Operations/Shelter Simulation	9:00am-4:00pm
Thurs., March 18	Psychological First Aid	6:00pm-9:00pm
Wed., March 24	Disaster Assessment Basics	6:00pm-9:00pm
Wed., April 7	Welfare Information	6:00pm-8:00pm
Sat., April 24	Client Casework	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs., May 6-Sat. May 8	Disaster Institute at NYS Fire Academy Montour Falls	9:00am-5:00pm

Canoe/Kayak Class

The class is open to anyone 12 years old and older and all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required.

The class will include canoe and kayak identification and terms, basic paddling strokes, how to enter and exit canoes and kayaks, what to do if you tip over in the water and other safety tips and information.

The class is for beginner and novice paddlers.

Students who pass the class will receive an American Red Cross small craft safety certificate.