Camp Hillcroft provides 3-day American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with Waterfront Lifeguarding module. 2025 Lifeguard Course Dutchess County at Camp Hillcroft is in Lagrangeville, NY, Dutchess County.
Lifeguard Course dates are June 21st, 22nd and 23rd 2025. This course is given in a three-day format, including lunch and dinner. Candidates will, arrive early Saturday morning, and finish Monday afternoon. The course is strenuous; you should be a very strong swimmer, a 550-yard swim is included in the course prerequisites.
Dates: June 21st, 22nd and 23rd 2025 Fee: $450 (includes meals and Life Guard Training Book)
Lifeguard Certification Course Requirements (including Waterfront) – Be at least 15 years old – must show proof of age
Skill Prerequisites –To be completed on the morning of the 21st at Camp Hillcroft
1. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: - Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 350 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a 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 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
2. 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-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 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 out at or near the surface. - Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
3. Complete an underwater swim: - Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 – 7 feet of water. - Resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards.
Note: If taking Lifeguard Certification OR Re-Certification only (without Waterfront module): Distance for continuous swim is 300 yards and #4 above does not apply.
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
