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Learn to Swim courses are offered to the community throughout the year. Basic swimming skills are taught, and more advanced swimming and water safety subjects are provided as an individual progresses in skill level and confidence. Training is provided for certification to become licensed and employable as Life Guards and Water Safety Instructors.
For further information contact the Director of Community Education at jessica@redcrosselmira.org

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.

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.

Dates	Southside High School	Odessa-Montour High School	Waverly High School	Fees
Saturdays  Jan. 10, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 28 March 7,14,21	11:00am - 11:30am PreSchool 11:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:30pm	11:30am - 12:00pm PreSchool 11:00am - 11:30pm Water Babies 11:30pm - 12:00pm Guard Start 12:00pm - 1:00pm		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.
Saturdays Jan. 10, 17, 24 Feb. 7, 28 March 7, 14, 21	---	---	12:00pm - 12:30 PreSchool 12:45 pm- 1:30pm 1:45pm - 2:30pm
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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
Jan. 10	4:00pm-10:00pm	CClasses held at the YWCA Pool *except Jan. 16th which will be at the Chapter House, 911 Stowell St., Elmira	$150 payment with registration $50 additional for waterfront
Jan. 11	12:00pm-6:00pm
Jan. 16*	4:00pm-10:00pm
Jan. 17	4:00pm-10:00pm
Jan. 18	12:00pm-6:00pm

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
Call for dates	- 12:00 - 4:00pm 1:00 - 4:00pm 12:00 - 4:00pm 12:00 - 4:00pm - 1:00 - 4:00pm 12:00 - 4:00pm 12:00 - 4:00pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm 12:00 - 5:00pm	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