# Event Details - **Event Name**: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons Riverside Aquatics teams for an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification blended curriculum class, newly updated for 2026. Classes will be held July 9-19 at the Riverside Aquatics Complex. All participants must successfully complete the prerequisite skills test on the first day of class in order to continue through to the instruction portion (online and in person). Refunds will not be issued if participant is unable to execute/pass/complete any portion of the course to the American Red Cross standards. This includes the prerequisite skills test, written tests and skills tests (water rescues and scenarios/CPR/first aid/AED and final rescue scenarios as outlined by the American Red Cross). For more information, call 410-326-6867. Prerequisite Swim Test Prerequisite #1: Swim-Tread-Swim Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs. Prerequisite #2: Timed Event Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps. Class Dates July 9-19 | Registration June 16-July 3 •July 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Prerequisite in-water skills test •July 10-15, online: Coursework - independent self-study •July 16-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work •July 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work •July 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Final skills tests (water/dry land scenarios and written test) Cost •$275 per person •Includes lifeguard manual and CPR mask Registration •Registration will be open June 16-July 3 •In-person registration is required at the Riverside Aquatics Complex, open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. •Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course and provide proof of age at the time of registration and on the first day of class. •Registration is open to all with base access. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/solomons/american-red-cross-lifeguard-certification-class/200030251886608 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Solomons - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Riverside Aquatics Patuxent Drive Bldg. 6373 Solomons, MD 20688 - **lat**: 38.34008 - **long**: -76.47183 - **full address**: Riverside Aquatics Patuxent Drive Bldg. 6373 Solomons, MD 20688, Solomons, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0db44424634388be19d97c592fff6ac95244c3d7f468d085be090f95d7c34a3d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc77a6c0-gmir?v=1783024360 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class being held? - **A:** American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Riverside Aquatics Patuxent Drive Bldg. 6373 Solomons, MD 20688, Solomons, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class? - **A:** American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class is organized by MWR Pax River. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Solomons, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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