2026
Location: 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074
Lifeguard Certification Course - $325.00
Lifeguard Recertification Course - $200.00
Class Dates:
April 25 10am -6pm
April 26th 12pm - 3pm
May 9th 10am- 6pm
May 10th 12pm - 3pm
Weather makeup- Memorial Day weekend
No refunds after online portion of class begins!
Online coursework is to be completed ahead of the course independendely, followed by instructor-led class.
Requirements: Registrants must be 15 years of age, swim 150 yards continuously using the front crawl, breast stroke or combination of both-swimming on the back or side is not permitted. -swim goggles are allowed. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breast stroke or a combination of both. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards-the face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (feet or head first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
After course completion lifeguards will receive an American Red Cross Certificate for Ligeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid good for 2 years.
For questions please contact Ashley Towle - stowle@bcps.org