The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding course is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They should learn techniques and build stamina during this program. Participants are required to attend and successfully complete a pre-course skills evaluation to qualify to attend the course: 1. Swim the front crawl for 25yds continuously while breathing to the front or side. 2. Swim the breaststroke for 25yds using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence. 3. Complete a Water Competency Sequence without stopping: step into the water from the side and totally submerge; maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the two); rotate one full turn and orient to the exit; level off and swim on the front or back 25yds; exit without using a ladder or steps. Evaluation times will be provided upon registration. The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify participants in First Aid, CPR or AED or as a Lifeguard.