The Newport County YMCA will be offering the following health and safety classes:
- CPR/AED First Aid Thursday May 8th at 6pm. This is a Red Cross class that covers lay responder Adult, Child and infant CPR, AED and standard First Aid. We offer this class on the second Thursday of each month. We will be offering a Saturday class starting May 24th that will meet from 12noon to 3pm. ($60 members, $75 non-members)
- Lifeguard Training Friday May 30th, June2nd, 3rd, 4thth,5th and 6th from 5pm to 8pm. This is a Red Cross blended learning class that has on-line, classroom and pool sessions. Upon completion of all segments of this class you will be certified in Waterfront/Pool Lifeguarding, CPR/AED PRO and First Aid. We include elements of the Rhode Island surf test in this class. We also offer Lifeguard re-certifications. Call for more information. ($250 members, $275 non-members plus a $35 Red Cross Fee)
- Lifeguard re-certification Saturday May 17 at 11am. You will need to bring your current lifeguard/CPR cards to class. The class will consist of the written test on lifeguarding & CPR/First Aid and water element to demonstrate rescue skills. .($60 members, $75 non-members)
- Swimming Lessons Our next session of swim lesions starts April 28th. We offer swim lesions for Parent/Child (6 to 36 months), Preschool (3 to 6 yr. olds), Youth (6 to 15 yr. olds), Swim Team, Adult Lessons and Private Lessons. It is never to late to learn how to swim ! (price based on program)
- Aquatics Summer Camp I know it is early to start thinking about summer but our camps fill up quickly and sign ups start in February. Aquatics will be offering Surfing Camp, Water Sports, Jr. Lifeguard and Swim Team Camp this summer. ($170 member, $195 non-member per week)
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If you would like any further information on these programs please contact:
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Jim Farrell
Aquatics Director
Newport County YMCA
401-847-9200 ex108
You can sign up for any of the programs above by contacting:
The YMCA Membership Office: