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Metroparks is offering a variety of American Red Cross training
courses in May. Youth and adults interested in becoming
fully-trained babysitters or lifeguards, can register for the
following courses:
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Training
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Area � Hinckley Reservation
" font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The training
course gives youth, ages 11 to 15, the skills and confidence to
safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Through
hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the
course teaches young people how to supervise children and infants,
perform basic child-care skills, such as diapering, feeding and
dressing, choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys, and identify
safety hazards and prevent injuries. Registration, by May 5, is
required. Cost is $45 for Ledge Pool season pass holders and $65
for non-season pass holders. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is
located at 1151 Ledge Road, between State and Kellogg Roads in
Hinckley Township.
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Lifeguarding Course
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May 28 � 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Area � Hinckley Reservation
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participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond
to aquatic emergencies, both in a pool and at a waterfront
environment. The course content and activities prepare participants
to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies,
and prevent drowning and injuries. Participants must be age 16 and
older on or before the last day of the course. Registration, by May
10, and $175 fee per person are required. Course materials
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& Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Road, between State
and Kellogg Roads in Hinckley Township.
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Instructor Course
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May 20, Tuesday, May 25 & Thursday, May 27 � 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
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Administration � Rocky River Reservation AND
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Pool
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to teach basic-level Lifeguarding, Water Lifeguarding, Waterpark
Lifeguarding and Shallow Water Attendant (all include first aid),
Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer,
Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training and
Basic Water Rescue courses. Instructor candidates will become
familiar with GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow and the Water
Safety presentations. Participants must be age 17 and older and
have a current American Red Cross/First Aid certificate.
Registration, by May 10, and a fee of $175 per person are required.
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For more
information and to register for any of the three courses, call
Cleveland Metroparks Aquatics Division at 440-331-8111.
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proper techniques of being a confident caregiver with Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally
