Water Safety Programs

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
SessionDatesDays/TimesRegistration Dates
Session I6/20-6/29T/Th 6-6:30 pm5/1-6/9


T/Th 6:45-7:15 pm
Session II7/18-7/29T/Th 6-6:30 pm
6/12-7/7


T/Th 6:45-7:15 pm


Link to Register


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.
 
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.


Proud Provider of Red Cross Training Graphic (April 2021)