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

Lifeguarding Certification 

Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes. All students must complete a project for these classes.

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Andrews University                                            Fall 2021

Program Coordinator: Julie Logan 
Format: In-person 
Masks: Required when not in the pool
Contact Information: 269.471.3257    learn2swim.coordinator@gmail.com 
Website: https://www.andrews.edu/wellnesscenter/services/aquatics/index.html
Location:  Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49104

​Additional registration at location is required.  Click here to register. The code is 0651BP

Junior Lifeguarding 
Thursdays 5:30-6:30
Classes begin Sept 2,9,16,23,30 October 7,14,21,28 November 4,11,18 December 2,9. Additionally there will be 2 vouchers given out. 
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  CLASS CLOSED!
Start date: August 31
Tuesday, 6:30- 9:30 pm. (please note that the time has changed, again, as of 8/24)
Ages: Must be 15 by the last day of class
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Blended Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard 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.
Syllabus

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 
Instructor: Jessica Larson
Start date: Sept. 9
Thursday, 5- 8 pm.
Ages: Must be 16 on or before the last day of class AND demonstrate at least a Red Cross Level 4 swimming ability
The Purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training and how to evaluate participants’ progress.
Syllabus

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/

YMCA                                                                 Fall 2021

Please be sure to register online with the Berrien Springs Partnership and be mindful of your YMCA branch locations. You will be contacted by the YMCA, via e-mail or telephone, regarding course specifics.  *For late registrations (outside registrations dates), or changes, please contact the partnership as well as the YMCA.

Classes must begin in September.
Format: In-person
Ages: 15+
Contact: Allison Kiggins   Phone: 269-683-1552   email: akiggins@ymcagm.org   Website: YMCA.org

**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**

Niles-Buchanan: Tues/Thurs 7-10pm
OR
Benton Harbor/St. Joseph: Sat. 9am-5pm (four classes)

Lifeguard candidates will be trained in professional CPR, basic first aid and oxygen administration as well as pool and waterfront lifesaving skills. 
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