The YMCA of Kewanee

 

This Week at the YMCA-

Spring 1 Session Week 1!!

This is the first week of a new session please be sure to REGISTER!!

Friday Fun Party this fri. Feb. 24th 530-7pm

Teen Night 7-10pm this Saturday

NEW Indoor soccer Program!!

Click Here to View our NEW SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE!

 

The YMCA of Kewanee
315 West 1st. St.
Kewanee, IL 61443

ph: 309-853-4431
fax: 309-856-5300
alt: T/T Center 309-853-4434

rachels@kewaneeymca.com

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LIFEGUARDING CLASS

Program Director - Shaun Gruszeczka - shaung@kewaneeymca.com

 NEXT American Red Cross Lifeguard Training CLASS:

Lifeguarding can help you develop skills and    experience that are valued by colleges and future employers. Instruction and experience that can be used in dealing effectively with people,  decision making skills and becoming a leader. Classes have been updated to include the latest in rescue skills and safety procedures. Participants will learn the newest science in Lifeguard Training so that they may be able to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course content and activities will include surveillance skills, rescue skills, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer training, and professional lifeguard responsibilities. Participants who pass the course will receive a certificate for 3 year Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification; 2 year CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.

Required swim test:
1) Swim 550 yards continuously using 200 yards of front crawl, 200 yards of breaststroke and 150 yards of front crawl or breaststroke.
2) Start in water, swim 20 yds front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 ft, retrieve a  Brick, return to surface, swim 20 yds back to starting point with brick in both hands, exit  water without using ladder or steps within 1 min, 40 sec.

$150 new certification              $90 recertification

 Must attend each class to pass  No exceptions

Dates and times coming this spring!



 

 




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MISSION STATEMENT:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that

build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.


 

The YMCA of Kewanee
315 West 1st. St.
Kewanee, IL 61443

ph: 309-853-4431
fax: 309-856-5300
alt: T/T Center 309-853-4434

rachels@kewaneeymca.com

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