Question 1

Safe Sitter Essentials

Accepted Answer

Teaches students safety skills for when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students will learn safety skills, childcare skills, first aid/rescue skills, and life/business skills from the instructor-led one-day class. There will be a snack break, but it is not provided; please bring your own. Must be 11 years old by date of class.
 • WHEN: January 26 (https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP30491&offering_id=SES424317&location_id=S1972&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1STW-DMAz9Lz5TKYTSrdx22h_orZqiNBgWDeIqhFWo6n9fAg0f26QcEj_7-eXZd5CdoAqKO7RUIhRgsdads9JpMoKU6m0nLuhuiAYS6Jy0zmdxxvNdynYZO6X7Ik0LxjyKppyxdMf2J54V-dEfeCSgpMOa7CB02UFxhtPbOz_kmS8Lt9djBh8JNKSmzmOS6ZsmAaoqtNrUwg1XDKU-b6MyxKHgCWijmr5EoY1UTn-jePbUoaySTYf_5MSWS0oph2CK74plFOF0i8JKU0cFpafeBC7auk8Rwn-V65nnaqm2sl1FvnC4kV2-GwVWUqHzUWd7XPefgfN9HgfL1wPw4xgtX_CUb_DDH_xlM8BsxH_bvPx4ljApbnSrPQtnfj8o8J3ByBbjuoyFYbiycmhjkaI2ONMRmdn4Fidj2HTtjXbxvd4eQVf0mujJ9fgBqtzC1MUCAAA1)or March 2 (https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP30491&offering_id=SES424320&location_id=S1972&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1STW-DMAz9Lz5TKYTSrdx22h_orZqiNBgWDeIqhFWo6n9fAg0f26QcEj_7-eXZd5CdoAqKO7RUIhRgsdads9JpMoKU6m0nLuhuiAYS6Jy0zmdxxvNdynYZO6X7Ik0LxjyKppyxdMf2J54V-dEfeCSgpMOa7CB02UFxhtPbOz_kmS8Lt9djBh8JNKSmzmOS6ZsmAaoqtNrUwg1XDKU-b6MyxKHgCWijmr5EoY1UTn-jePbUoaySTYf_5MSWS0oph2CK74plFOF0i8JKU0cFpafeBC7auk8Rwn-V65nnaqm2sl1FvnC4kV2-GwVWUqHzUWd7XPefgfN9HgfL1wPw4xgtX_CUb_DDH_xlM8BsxH_bvPx4ljApbnSrPQtnfj8o8J3ByBbjuoyFYbiycmhjkaI2ONMRmdn4Fidj2HTtjXbxvd4eQVf0mujJ9fgBqtzC1MUCAAA1)
 • TIME: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
 • LOCATION: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
 • YMCA MEMBERS: $75 | NON-MEMBERS: $95
 • REGISTER HERE(https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG2653&category_ids=TAG2893&)

Question 2

SAFE@HOME

Accepted Answer

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 3-5 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Safe@Home is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
 • WHEN: January 26
 • TIME: 3:00-4:30 PM
 • LOCATION: Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
 • YMCA MEMBERS: $35 | NON-MEMBERS: $45
 • REGISTER HERE  (https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP30491&offering_id=SES426873&location_id=B101)

Question 3

CPR/AED/First Aid - Community Trainings

Accepted Answer

Instructs individuals to respond appropriately to breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a person experiencing cardiac arrest. Additional classes are available for the Health Care Professional and Rescuer.

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

• EAU CLAIRE SOUTH YMCA
    • WHEN: 
       • Saturday, February 14, 2026 (https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP30827&offering_id=SES447027&location_id=B128)
       • Saturday, March 21, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?offering_id=SES447258&program_id=TMP30827&location_id=B128&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1Sy26DMBD8lz1TyThvjr1X6iE3VFmOWahV7I2MaYSi_HttCK-2Egczs56dnfUdZCOohOwOhgqEDBxWuvFOek1WkFKta8QF_Q3RQgKNl86HKs74_oWlL-n2nG6z7SljLLBoiyV3OvNNtjuFDx4JKOmxItcJXTSQ2bauE6hJDY16LIfXlB_hIwEqS3TaVsJ3V4xMwFbGIg4ZT0BbVbcFCm2l8vobxbONjtdKWTf4T83Ydi4pZBdzCF2xGM15bVA4aavRQRGkV8BFO_8pIjxNNDnXk87VUeWk6ZEczm_vG3bkhzjmF3Y3cnMco9FSKvQB9a7FpY-JyO_TJthumX2aDmnPfMpX_P4Pf1jtbtPzv-OeJ58sPBeojQ4qnIWnQVEvH4T7G0HVSoNxUll6dOMlRSYm1BDZaQEGh4DYcGyt9uP_8uEIumLwRE-txw8ECxl_wAIAAA2)
    • TIME: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    • LOCATION: Chippewa Falls YMCA
    • WHO: Ages 15-99
    • COST: 
       • YMCA Members $125
       • Non-Members $140

• CHIPPEWA FALLS YMCA
    • WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2026  (https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP30827&offering_id=SES444067&location_id=B61)
    • TIME: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    • LOCATION: Chippewa Falls YMCA
    • WHO: Ages 15-99
    • COST: 
       • YMCA Members $125
       • Non-Members $140

Question 4

Lifeguard Certification & Recertification

Accepted Answer

Instructs participants in the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies through water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, CPR/AED, first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, Prerequisites: ability to swim 300 yards (100 front crawl with rhythmic breathing, 100 breaststroke and 100 of front crawl and breaststroke); swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 9 ft., retrieve a 10-lb object, return to surface, swim 20 yards on back with both hands on the brick to the start point and exit the water within 1 min., 40 secs., and treading water for 2 minutes without using arms. A review class is also available for those who already hold there certification but need it renewed.

Chippewa Falls YMCA
 • Lifeguard Blended Learning Courses:
    • Course #2 - Feb. 19-22, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=427132)
    • Course #3 - March 12-15, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=427132)
    • Course #4 - March 19-22, 2026 (https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=452403)
 • Lifeguard Recertification Blended Learning Courses:
    • Course B - Feb. 28, 2026 (https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=439030)
    • Course C - March 28, 2026 (https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=439005)
    • Course D - April 25, 2026 (https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30649&sid=439030)

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA
 • Lifeguard Blended Learning Courses:
    • Course #2  - Feb 26 - March 1, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30827&sid=430147)
    • Course #3  - March 26 -29, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30827&sid=430148)
 • Lifeguard Recertification Blended Learning Courses:
    • Course #2 - February 8, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5212/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?offering_id=SES430143&program_id=TMP30827&location_id=B101&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1Sy26DMBD8lz0TySavhmPvlXrIDVWWYxZqFXsjYxqhKP9eG8KrrcTBzKxnZ2d9B9kIKiG7g6ECIQOHlW68k16TFaRU6xpxQX9DtJBA46XzoSpl6WHD-Ibvznyf7U4ZY4FFWyy50zndZvtT-OCRgJIeK3Kd0EUDmW3rOoGa1NCox3J45YzDRwJUlui0rYTvrhiZgK2MRRyyNAFtVd0WKLSVyutvFM82Ol4rZd3gPzVj27mkkF3MIXTFYjTntUHhpK1GB0WQXgEX7fyniPA00eRcTzpXR5WTpkdyOL-9b9lLeoxjfmF3IzfHMRotpUIfUO9aXPqYiPw-bYLtl9lzPqQ98zxd8Yc__HG1u23P_457nnyy8FygNjqopCw8DYp6-SDc3wiqVhqMk8rSoxsvKTIxoYbITgswOATEhmNrtR__lw9H0BWDJ3pqPX4ABd2u3sACAAA1)
    • Course  #3  - March 15, 2026(https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=5212&pid=30827&sid=430144)

Question 5

Water Safety Instructor

Accepted Answer

Train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Prerequisites: Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:
 • Front crawl—25 yards
 • Back crawl—25 yards Breaststroke—25 yards
 • Elementary backstroke—25 yards
 • Sidestroke—25 yards
 • Butterfly—15 yards
 • Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
 • Tread water for 1 minute

AQUATICS

POOLS & SPA AREAS

SWIM LESSONS

SWIM TEAM

WATER EXERCISE

SAFETY COURSES

OPEN SWIM

AQUATICS RULES & GUIDELINES