American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Blended Learning includes: CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15 by the last day of the class- NO EXCEPTIONS

Must be able to swim 150 yards continuously showing breath control and face in the water, immediately tread water  without hands for two minutes, swim another 50 yds* and retrieve a 10-lb brick in 9 ft of water. 

*MUST be able to show breath control with face IN the water and continuous movement in the water. No stopping or taking breaks.

There are about seven hours of online learning that must be completed ahead of the in-person portion of the class. Participants will receive a link with instructions via email ahead of the coursework. Online training must be completed BEFORE the first in-person class.

Photo ID required for proof of age. Participants must attend all classes listed for the session; no make-up classes are offered.

Please enter an email address for the participant who is taking the course (not a parent’s email). If your email is the same as your child’s, there will be issues getting into the program and getting the certificates.

NO REFUNDS will be given within 10 days of the course start date. For cancelations, the participant can be transferred to a future YMCA Lifeguarding Class or receive YMCA account credit applicable to future fees.

2026 East Y Class Schedule
Note: we will contact you about scheduling a prerequisite following registration. Prerequisites must be completed before the course starts.

February 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

March 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

April 17-19
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

May 15-17
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

June 10,11,12 and 14 – (This is adjusted for finals and graduations)
Wed: 3pm – 8p
Thu: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

July 1,8,15,22 and 29
All days: 4-9 pm

September 18-20
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

November 20-22
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

December 11-13
Fri: 4-9 pm
Sat: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sun: 8:30 am-5 pm

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Blended Learning includes: CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age of 15 by the last day of the class
• Must be able to swim 150 yards continuously showing breath control and face in the water, immediately tread water without hands for two minutes, swim another 50 yds* and retrieve a 10-lb brick in 9 ft of water. 

*MUST be able to show breath control with face IN the water and continuous movement in the water. No stopping or taking breaks.

There are about seven hours of online learning that must be completed ahead of the in-person portion of the class. Participants will receive a link with instructions via email ahead of the coursework. Online training must be completed BEFORE the first in-person class.

Photo ID required for proof of age. Participants must attend all classes listed for the session; no make-up classes are offered.

Please enter an email address for the participant who is taking the course (not a parent’s email). If your email is the same as your child’s, there will be issues getting into the program and getting the certificates.

NO REFUNDS will be given within 10 days of the course start date. For cancelations, the participant can be transferred to a future YMCA Lifeguarding Class or receive YMCA account credit applicable to future fees.

2026 Sun Prairie YMCA Class Schedule
Note: we will contact you about scheduling a prerequisite following registration. Prerequisites must be completed before the course starts.

May 22-24, 2026

Friday, May 22nd from 4:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday, May 23rd from 8:30am-5:30pm

Sunday, May 24th from 8:30am-5:00pm

June 24-28, 2026

Wednesday, June 24th from 9:00am-2:00pm

Thursday, June 25th from 9:00am-1:00pm

Friday, June 26th from 8:30am-1:00pm

Sunday, June 28th from 8:30am-5:30pm

This course is for CURRENT lifeguards who need to recertify.

You can ONLY recertify if you have a current LG Certification OR one that expired in the last 30 days. You MUST sign up for a full course if your cert expired over 30 days ago.

NO REFUNDS will be given within 10 days of the course start date. For cancelations, the participant can be transferred to a future YMCA Lifeguarding Class or receive YMCA account credit applicable to future fees.

Participants must be able to pass the prerequisite AND the three final assessments for the ARC Lifeguarding course:

PREREQUISITE:

1.SWIM-TREAD-SWIM: Jump into the water from the side of the pool, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yds ( 3 laps/6 lengths); after swimming 150 yds, maintain position at the surface of the water without (no hands) support for 2 minutes by treading; after maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both, Swimming on the back or side is NOT permitted. Goggles are allowed.

2. BRICK TEST: Swim a distance of 20 yds, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet ( our pool is 9 ft),  and retrieve a 10 lb. brick. You must return to the surface  and swim 20 yds on your back, returning to the starting point while holding the object with BOTH hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming completely submerged for the 20 yds is NOT permitted. Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

FINAL ASSESSMENTS

1. 1:30 min of passive submerged rescue, extrication to rapid assessment

2. 3 min of CPR

3. Rotation Drill

Additionally, participants must show competency in the multi-rescuer CPR scenario.

2026 Recertification Dates

• March 6-7
• May 8-9
• June 5-6
• October 5-6

Each session meets Friday, 4-9 pm and Saturday, 9 am-5 pm.

This course is for CURRENT lifeguards who need to recertify.

You can ONLY recertify if you have a current LG Certification OR one that expired in the last 30 days. You MUST sign up for a full course if your certification expired over 30 days ago.

Participants must be able to pass the prerequisite AND the three final assessments for the ARC Lifeguarding course:

PREREQUISITE:

1.SWIM-TREAD-SWIM: Jump into the water from the side of the pool, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yds (3 laps/6 lengths); after swimming 150 yds, maintain position at the surface of the water without (no hands) support for 2 minutes by treading; after maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both, Swimming on the back or side is NOT permitted. Goggles are allowed.

2. BRICK TEST: Swim a distance of 20 yds, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet ( our pool is 9 ft),  and retrieve a 10 lb. brick. You must return to the surface  and swim 20 yds on your back, returning to the starting point while holding the object with BOTH hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming completely submerged for the 20 yds is NOT permitted. Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

FINAL ASSESSMENTS

1. 1:30 min of passive submerged rescue, extrication to rapid assessment

2. 3 min of CPR

3. Rotation Drill

Additionally, participants must show competency in the multi-rescuer CPR scenario.

2026 Sun Prairie YMCA Recertification Dates

July 10-11, 2026

• Friday, July 10 from 11:00am-2:00pm
• Saturday, July 11 from 9:00am-5:00pm