Here at the Kroc Center we make full use of our pool with a variety of aqua fitness classes, group swim lessons and lifeguard training and certifications. Check out our weekly aquatics schedule of activities to see what is happening and register for a class!
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in March
PRE-REQUISITE FOR ALL LIFEGUARDING CLASSES.
Students must swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without using their hands. and perform a timed brick carry. The brick carry is performed by starting in the shallow end of the pool and swimming to a brick in the deep end of the pool. Next, students will always be required to get the brick from the bottom of the deep end and swim back to the shallow end of the pool while maintaining both hands on the brick.
Saturdays | 6mo. – 3yrs
Price: $35 | Member Discount 15%
Developed for children 6 months to 3 years, Hatchlings helps young children get ready to swim by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help teach elementary swimming skills such as water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more.
1 Week & 4 Week Classes Available | Ages: 3 – 5yrs.
Price: $35 | Member Discount 15%
Kroclets is designed for ages 3-5 years. Our beginner class is an introduction to water safety and acclimates your child to the water. Basic skills are taught like kicking and arm techniques.
1 Week & 4 Week Classes Available | Ages: 6 – 12yrs
Price: $35 | Member Discount 15%
Introduce inexperienced or fearful children to the water in a fun setting. Krocodiles beginner class offers basic water safety skills while gaining confidence in the water. Learn breath control, independent kicking, floating, gliding, and combined strokes on front and back.
1 Week & 4 Week Classes Available | Ages: 6 – 12yrs
Price: $35 | Member Discount 15%
Develop confidence, competency and strength in front and back crawl. Strokes learned include elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Students must be able to swim front crawl 10 yards, backstroke 10 yards and tread water for 1 minute.
15% Member Discount. To book a private swim lesson call 706.922.8333
Aquatics training and certification classes must be booked in person at the Kroc Center Welcome Desk or by calling 706.922.8333. Check our schedule for dates and times!
Ages: 14+
Price: $10
Students must swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without using their hands, and perform a timed brick carry. The brick carry is performed by starting in the shallow end of the pool and swimming to a brick in the deep end of the pool. Next, students will always be required to get the brick from the bottom of the deep end and swim back to the shallow end of the pool while maintaining both hands on the brick. Upon completion, the $10.00 pre-test fee will be deducted from the lifeguarding class total.
Ages: 15+
Price: $240 | Member Discount 15%
Do you want to become a Lifeguard, but only have a week to attend class? Through online videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice, participants will learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other skills needed to receive your lifeguard certification. Finally, participants will perform the necessary water skills in person. Bring your current certification to receive a 30% off class.
Dates: Nov 23-24, Dec 21-22, and Dec 28-29
Ages: 15+
Price: $165 | Member Discount 15%
Are you familiar with all the skills it takes to be a professional lifeguard and are just looking to get your certification renewed? Don’t waste your time enrolling in a basic lifeguard certification class where you go over everything you already know. Instead, take our renewal class and get re-certified in no time. Our renewal class will get you up-to-date with any new techniques and refreshed on everyday basic skills.
Ages: 12+
Price: $60 | Member Discount 15%
Learn basic CPR and First Aid for the workplace with a combination of self-paced online learning and in-class skill demonstration. After you have completed the online portion, be prepared to demonstrate common first aid, cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults and pediatrics, as well as the use of automated external defibrillators. Skills demonstration will be held on Wednesdays at 6:00PM – 7:30PM.
Book by calling 706.922.8333 or stopping by the Kroc Center Welcome Desk.
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Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM & 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM