District 196 Community Education Youth Enrichment

District 196 Community Education Youth Enrichment offers aquatic programs. The program includes swim lessons for children ages six months and older, teens, and adults, with Red Cross-trained instructors teaching swimming and water safety skills. It also offers Junior Lifeguarding, Water Safety Aide, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor, and Lifeguarding Instructor Review.

Programs

• Aquatic Programs
• Swim Lessons for All Ages — six months and older, teens and adults · Red Cross-trained instructors help students develop swimming and water safety skills. Lessons are offered for children ages six months and older, teens and adults.
• Water Safety Aide — 13+ · A class for those seeking employment as a swim instructor aide. CPR and First Aid training are included. Students are qualified to apply for employment at age 14.
• Water Safety Instructor — 15+ · Become certified to teach American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory.
• Junior Lifeguarding — 11-14 · This course builds a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.
• Lifeguarding — 15+ · The Waterpark Module is included in all Lifeguarding courses and the Waterfront Module can be added.
• Lifeguarding Instructor — 17+ · Become certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Successful students may also become certified in Waterfront and Waterpark Lifeguarding.
• Lifeguarding Instructor Review — 17+ · Renew American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification. Attendance is mandatory.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

Last updated November 4, 2026.