Children must be at least 3 years of age by the first day of class and must be comfortable being in the water without a parent to register for these classes. The station method is utilized to move students through a series of levels. Children are REQUIRED to attend the testing day prior to the first session they are registered for.
- Some levels will be combined due to a maximum amount of participants allowed in the water at one time.

Structured water adjustment class designed for parents and toddlers from .5 - 3 yrs. of age. Parents will be taught holding positions and ways to acclimate their children to the skills that will be introduced in the Learn to Swim program. Parents and children learn thru guided activities and games provided by the instructor. This course DOES NOT teach infants to swim or survive alone in the water. A parent or guardian must accompany their child in the water. PLEASE REMEMBER all children in diapers must be wearing Lil' Swimmers in the pool.

Tot Spot Participants do NOT need to attend a testing day.

LIFEGUARDS WANTING TO WORK FOR NORMAL PARKS AND RECREATION SHOULD EMAIL HANNA TO SIGN UP. HRAZO@NORMAL.ORG
Lifeguards working for the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department will not be charged for the class. Passing class does not guarantee employment with NPRD.

The Jeff Ellis & Associates lifeguard program offers the most comprehensive lifeguard training program available. Participants will learn the water rescue, CPR, AED and First Aid skills required to be a lifeguard. Potential lifeguards for the Normal Parks and Recreation Department are often selected from these classes. Although 15-year-olds may take this course, they will not be eligible for employment as a Lifeguard with the Normal Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration takes place a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the first day of class to allow time for the completion of mandatory pre-course e-learning. Participants must provide their own (NOT a parent or guardians) valid email address upon registration. All required materials for the class, including the invitation to the online learning portal, will be delivered in electronic format. Please allow up 3 business days after registration to receive your email invitation.

NOTE: This lifeguard class is for certification purposes only. Passing this class does not guarantee a position at any aquatic facility. Participants will be required to pass a swimming/skills test on the first day to continue in the class. Swim test includes a continuous 200 yd. swim (8 lengths), treading water for one minute (without using their hands) and retrieving a diving brick (approx. 10 lbs.) from the deepest part of the pool (approx. 13 feet).

Open to persons high school age and older. Whether you have beginner or advanced skill levels, our instructors will work with you to improve your strokes or teach you the basic swimming strokes. Taught as a small group lesson. Each class is structured to the desires of the students. Teen/Adult participants do not need to attend a testing day.