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. Check our all our programs! CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE OF SWIM CLASSES! Click here for more information. 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. Get Started! 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. top-slider-blue-waves-only

THE PURPOSEred-cross-lifeguard-course

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 DATESenroll-now

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

LIFEGUARDINGlifeguarding

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.

PREREQUISITESprerequisite-circle-3

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.
PREREQUISITES

ANY QUESTIONS Contact Brant McCarron,
Aquatic Director. BECOME PART
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