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Make A Splash - Water Safety for Non-Swimmers
Ages: 6-15 years
Cost: FREE!
Location: North Park Pool
Must be City of Burlington Resident
A Make a Splash program session offers a series of four water safety lessons designed to help reduce the risk of drowning and build skills and confidence in and around water.
A typical session includes:
- Exercises to help children adjust to being in the water
- Instruction in two skill sets that children can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water: Jump, Push, Turn, Grab | Swim, Float, Swim
- Safety topics (Like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help!)
- Fun activities that reinforce skills
Session | Dates | Days/Times | Registration Dates |
---|---|---|---|
Session I | 6/20-6/29 | T/Th 6-6:30 pm | 5/1-6/9 |
T/Th 6:45-7:15 pm | |||
Session II | 7/18-7/29 | T/Th 6-6:30 pm | 6/12-7/7 |
T/Th 6:45-7:15 pm |
Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers (PAC) Training
Children should be carefully supervised around the water - even when lifeguards are present. This FREE ~25 minute online American Red Cross water safety training focuses on developing an awareness of drowning risks and how to minimize them, especially for young children. Parents and caregivers (age 18+) who submit a course completion certificate* will be permitted to supervise an additional child age 6-15 yrs when visiting City of Burlington Aquatic Facilities.
Supervision rules for those WITHOUT Water Safety PAC Training: Children 15 yrs. and under must be accompanied in the facility by a responsible adult 18 years or older. Max 3 children per adult. If any child is 5 or under, the max is 2 children per adult.
Supervision rules for those WITH Water Safety PAC Training: Children 15 yrs. and under must be accompanied in the facility by a responsible adult 18 years or older. Max 4 children per adult - with max of 2 being age 5 or younger.
Supervision rules for those WITH Water Safety PAC Training: Children 15 yrs. and under must be accompanied in the facility by a responsible adult 18 years or older. Max 4 children per adult - with max of 2 being age 5 or younger.
Follow the link below to complete your online Water Safety PAC training today!
*Completion certificate can be presented at check-in or emailed to btownaquatics@burlingtonnc.gov along with your name, address and DOB so that we can add it to your account information for future visits.