Gun and Hunter Safety
For information on upcoming classes in the state of Wisconsin, visit the Department of Natural Resources website:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/enforcement/safety/upcoming.htm

Lifeguard Readiness
14 years +
This class is designed for those who are planning to take the lifeguard course and want to be ready for the prerequisite skills test.  Increase your endurance for front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke.  Learn surface dives, reaching and throwing assists, swimming on back holding an object (face out), and treading water.

Lifeguarding Today  (American Red Cross)
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED!  Get your training now for a great job.  Learn the skills and knowledge lifeguards need to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.  CPR for the Professional Rescuer, the use of the automated external defibrillator and first aid are included in this Red Cross class.
Participation in all classes is required for certification, along with the passing of written and skills tests.
A swim skill test will be given the first class:  1) swim 500 yds. using front crawl and breast stroke  2) swim 20 yds., surface dive to 8 - 10 ft., pick up 10# brick and swim 20 yds. using legs only.
Prerequisite:  15 yrs. to attend this class; 16 yr. to guard
Questions about Lifeguarding?
Contact Tammie at bettinta@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
or call (414) 773-2908.

Assistant Swim Instructor Training
Join this Red Cross course, designed for enthusiastic people who love swimming!  Learn how to assist with our children's swim programs for ages 18 months to 10 years.
This course has both in-water and classroom portions and will cover stroke technique, instruction and class organization.  Students will also complete an apprenticeship with experienced teachers.
Successful completion of this class may lead to great year-round employment.
Questions about Swim Instructor Training?
Contact Tammie at bettinta@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us

Babysitting Instruction - American Red Cross
For boys and girls, 11yrs.  and older
Learn the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter, and what to expect from the person who hires you. You'll learn to supervise children, handle emergencies and illness, perform first aid and help for choking, basic care routines including diapering infants, and how to interview for a job.
Questions about Babysitting Instruction?
Contact Sue at voigtsu@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
or call (414) 773-2908.

Wisconsin Boating Basics - DNR certification
Ages 10 - 16
In cooperation with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
Learn and understand boating, laws, boat classifications, equipment maintenance, boating regulations and emergency procedures.  Participants age 12 - 16 who successfully complete this course and attend all classes are able to operate a motor boat without adult supervision.
Questions about Boating Basics?

Be Prepared To Help - CPR & First Aid
(American Red Cross)
12 years +
American Red Cross program for parents, coaches, babysitters, anyone wishing to help.
Learn rescue breathing CPR and first aid for choking adult, child and infant victims, plus first aid for bleeding, broken bones and sudden illnesses.

Infant/Child CPR
(American Red Cross)
11+
For babysitters & care-givers of young children
Learn how to recognize, prevent and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Contact Steve at birneyst@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
or call (414) 773-2911.