Learn How To Save A Life!

American Red Cross Classes

As part of our commitment to the community, the Whitin Community Center is pleased to offer the following Red Cross certified courses this Fall, for ages 15 and older. Certification will be valid for 2 years. Pre-registration is required.

First Aid, CPR & AED For Adult & Child

As part of our commitment to the community, the Whitin Community Center is offering the following Red Cross class this Winter for ages 15 and older. Certification would be valid for 2 years. Pre-registration is required. Held in the Conference Room. Please register one week prior to take the online portion before the class.

January 18, 6:00pm-8:00pm (in person skills)

$70 Members

$85 Guests

Lifeguard Training & Waterfront

Online and Classroom Style

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300/500 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding and Waterfront course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/Waterfront First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED. Valid for 2 years.

Please bring extra one-piece bathing suit, extra towel, lunch, snacks & drink to these following day sessions.

February 24 & 25, 3:00-8:00pm &

February 26 & 27, 7:00am-12:00pm

$320 Members

$370 Guests

Lifeguard Training ONLY

Must be 15 years old with swimming ability. Includes training and certification in First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer & Lifeguarding. Pre-registration is required.

Pre-requisites: Must be able to swim 300 yds. continuously. Must be able to swim 20 yds. and retrieve a brick from the deep end of pool. Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).

Please bring extra one-piece bathing suit, extra towel, lunch, snacks & drink to these following day sessions.

February 24 & 25, 3:00-8:00pm &

February 26 & 27, 7:00am-12:00pm

$290 Members

$340 Guests

Waterfront Training ONLY

If you will be working at a lake, camp or open water this certificate is needed along with your Lifeguard Certificate. This can be an additional course with the Lifeguard Training or if you just need Waterfront please bring your Lifeguard Certificate to class.

Pre-registration is required.

February 26, 7:00am-12:00pm

$70 Members

$75 Guests

Lifeguard Recertification

Must hold a current Lifeguard Certification which needs to be re-certified within the next 30 days. Please bring bathing suit and towel. Pre-registration is required.

February 27, 7:00am-12:00pm

Lifeguard Recert. ONLY

$125 Members

$180 Guests

Lifeguard Recert. & Waterfront ONLY

$155 Members

$210 Guests