We teach our young swimmers as early as
preschool the virtues of water safety.
AT DEDHAM,
HEALTH, WE ARE
EAGER TO LEARN
AND GROW!
Whether you are looking for a comprehensive
kids program, a adult lessons or a competitive
swim team, Dedham Health offers a wide variety
of swim programs for all ages. From beginner to
team competition, our programs challenge
participants at all levels, while developing
necessary water skills and teamwork.
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We compassionately work with each child towards comfortability with getting in the water. MISSION
STATEMENT
At Dedham Health, our mission is to instill the fundamentals of technique and efficiency in the water without fear.
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American Red Cross
Blended Learning
Lifeguarding Course
Online + Classroom Combines the
flexibility of online training with
instructor-led skills check your online
portion will be available 2 weeks before
the start of in-person learning
convenient locations and times for
in-person or virtual skills check
with experienced instructors.
THE PURPOSE
The American Red Cross 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 care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.
COURSE DATES
SESSION 1
Fri, 24 Apr ’26
Sat, 25 Apr ’26
Sun, 26 Apr ’26
SESSION 2
Fri, 1 May ’26
Sat, 2 May ’26
Sun, 3 May ’26
LIFEGUARDING
The purpose of the American Red Cross 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 care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.
PREREQUISITES
To enroll in the Lifeguarding Course, you must be at least 15 years old before the last scheduled class session. To participate in the course, you must be able to pass a prerequisite skills evaluation. Click the button below to view prerequisites.
Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
TREAD WATER
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You should place your hands under your armpits.
COMPLETE AN EVENT
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object while keeping your face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. The prerequisite skills evaluation will occur on the first day of the course. Please bring a swimsuit and towel for the skills evaluation and for every class.
REGISTRATION
FULL SWIM SCHEDULE
For more information or to register for
Aquatics Programs at Dedham Health, please
contact membership at 781-326-2900
