Aquascape Academy Beginner Training Bundle

Join Garden State Koi as we trek out to Aquascape headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois to train-up and prepare for the 2026 season!

About this Event

Aquascape is hosting beginner training sessions in February and March and we’d love for YOU to join us as we seek to better our business!

Dates: February 23-27, 2026 OR March 9-13, 2026

What’s Included:

• Registration for In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers and The Business of Water Feature Maintenance

• Meals
• Round-trip airfare*
• Hotel accommodations
• Transfers/transportation to/from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Total Cost: $1,298  per person + taxes and fees

*We will be flying out of Newark Airport. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to/from Newark Airport.

**********Ticket sales end at 11:59 pm on December 1, 2025**********

About In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers

This hands-on training course is designed for foremen and laborers of all experience levels working with Aquascape products. Whether you’re new to water features or looking to sharpen your crew’s skills, this is the perfect opportunity to prepare your entire team before the season begins.

The course will be taught in both English and Spanish—bring your whole crew!

Training takes place in the “sandbox” training area and the construction area of Aquascape, with outdoor sessions if weather permits. Instruction is led by experienced professionals and focuses on real-world, build-site scenarios.

Foremen Focus – Leadership & Technical Skills

Foremen will receive training on:

• Jobsite leadership and crew communication
• Upselling opportunities during projects
• Best practices for homeowner interaction
• Jobsite safety procedures
• Boulder strapping and secure placement
• Liner patching and seaming techniques
• Proper use of foam for water control
• Project sequencing and efficiency
• Steps to completing a water feature successfully

Laborer Focus – Hands-On Builds

Laborers will gain practical experience by building:

• A fountainscape
• A Pondless® Waterfall
• An ecosystem pond

You’ll work with real materials and tools to practice excavation, plumbing, liner installation, rock placement, and finishing techniques under direct supervision.

About The Business of Water Feature Maintenance

Take control of an extremely profitable—and often overlooked—side of the water feature business. Designed for business owners and foremen at any experience level with Aquascape, this course dives deep into the business of maintenance, giving you the systems, strategies, and hands-on knowledge to turn service work into a steady revenue stream.

What You’ll Learn:

• Building a Profitable Maintenance Division
  Learn how to price services for profit, create efficient schedules, draft service agreements, and market maintenance offerings to new and existing clients.
• Seasonal Service Planning
  Master the flow of the maintenance year: spring cleanouts, maintenance packages, fall nettings and shutdowns, and winterization services.
• Real-World Troubleshooting & Repairs
  Get hands-on with common water feature problems. We’ll cover pump issues, leaks, filtration challenges, and more—using live demos in our sandbox and pre-recorded videos.
• Live Demonstrations
  See practical walkthroughs of a full spring cleanout, pond netting, and standard repair techniques—so you can train your team with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to launch a maintenance division or fine-tune an existing one, this course will help you streamline operations, build recurring revenue, and raise your customer experience to the next level.

Day 1


🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers Registration

Info: In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers registration, dinner and networking evening at Aqualand.

Day 2


🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers Class sessions

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers Class sessions

🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Dinner & Networking

Info: Dinner and networking evening at Aqualand.

Day 3


🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers Class sessions

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
In-Field Construction Training for Foremen and Laborers Class sessions

🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
The Business of Water Feature Maintenance Registration

Info: The Business of Water Feature Maintenance registration, dinner and networking evening at Aqualand.

Day 4


🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Business of Water Feature Maintenance Class sessions

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The Business of Water Feature Maintenance Class sessions

🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Dinner & Networking

Info: Dinner and networking evening at Aqualand.

Day 5


🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Business of Water Feature Maintenance Class sessions

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Business of Water Feature Maintenance Class sessions

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