Frequently Asked Questions

The age recommended by the American Red Cross is 6 months. You would need to enroll in our Parent Child class, Water Angels.

Yes, if they can be without you not getting upset. Many children this age take this class especially if they have older siblings. However, this is a tricky age as many still want their parent with them. The Parent Child class is excellant for time in the water with your child. The short answer is it depends on the individual child.

Most children are ready by the time they are six. However, they must be able to do Free Style and Back Stroke proficiently.

You can do the Lifeguarding class at the age of 15. We will do a swim test to see if you can accomplish the necessary requirements and let you know what you need to do to proceed.

No person is really "drownproof". Although children may propel themselves through the water after a few classes, they cannot be expected to save themselves if they accidentally fall into the water. Many programs make claims that drownproofing indeed can be accomplished, bit it cannot. Be wary of programs that make this claim.