​Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​​​​​
Lifeguarding Certification 

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Andrews University                                           Fall 2019

Instructor: Jessica Larson, larsonj7713@gmail.com    #269-471-3257
Location: Andrews University Beaty Gym & Pool, 8522 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs
​Additional registration at location is required.  Click here to register. The code is 0651BP

Junior Lifeguarding 
Please click HERE to check with Andrews for updated dates and times.
Aug 28-Dec 18 
Ages: 11-15 
The Junior Lifeguarding program will teach water safety and introduce participants to the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard. However, this class will not certify anyone to be a lifeguard. It will build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills to prepare participants for the American Red Cross certification course. See syllabus for course prerequisites.
Syllabus
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Lifeguarding 
Mondays 3:30-6:30pm Aug 26-Dec 9
This American Red Cross Certification Course contains both a practical, in-class portion and an online blended learning experience. Prerequisites include: Student must be 16 years old before the end of the course and must be able to demonstrate all strokes at level 4 competency. 
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Because these courses are on campus, the university requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. Stop by the Campus Safety office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/

South Shore Health & Racquet Club                Spring only

American Red Cross, Lifeguard Training
​The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification includes First Aid, CPR and AED training. After successful completion of all written examinations and physical skills teasting the canidate will be awarded a 2 year certification. This is a nationally recognized certification.
Must be 15 years old by the end of the class and able to pass a swimming skills test.  Mandatory attendance for all classes.

​Begins January 26 at 9AM 
Saturday Feb 2 12 - 1pm
  Saturday April 13 - May 25 10am - 2pm**
      2 Monday afternoons if needed
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Lifeguarding - YMCA  BH/SJ                                           ​Fall 2019

Additional registration at the location is required.  Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
 **Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
YMCA Lifeguard certification class.  Must be at least 16 years old to participate.  Lifeguard candidates will be trained in professional CPR, basic first aid and oxygen administration as well as pool and waterfront lifesaving skills.  
​Syllabus

Lifesaving Class - YMCA  Niles/Buchanan                Fall 2019

Additional registration at location is required.  Contact Apaine@ymcaswm.com
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.
LIFESAVING CLASS- The YMCA and American Red Cross have partnered up to offer a quality lifesaving class for those interested in becoming a lifeguard.  Lifeguarding can be a rewarding job.  Being a lifeguard is:  Dynamic- Each day on the job presents you with new situations.  Challenging- You need to make quick judgements to do the job well.  Important- You may need to respond to an emergency at any moment.  Inspiring- With the knowledge, skills and attitude you acquire through your lifeguard training, you can save a life. Must be 15 years of age on or before the start of the precourse session. Physical test will be completed during the precourse session. Class fees include Lifeguard Manual, CPR mask and certifications (Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid). All certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of completion.
Syllabus

​*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
 Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers