Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is available through the Costick Center and includes Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid. Certifications are valid for two years. Classes consist of online and classroom coursework. Class participants must be on time for all class sessions. Employment opportunities are available with the City of Farmington Hills for Lifeguards/Swim Instructors with outstanding course completion. Please check your email for updates from the instructors ([email protected]) after registering and leading up to your class start date. The instructors will send you the link and instructions for the online course work that will be completed before the start of class.

Meeting time and days:
Weekday Four Day Course:
-Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:30pm-9pm

Weekends Three Day Course:
-Friday 4pm-8:30pm
-Saturday 10am-6:30pm
-Sunday 10am-6:30pm

New Certification - Students must be a minimum of 15 years of age by the class completion date. Students must be able to pass all class prerequisites.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is available through the Costick Center and includes Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid. Certifications are valid for two years. Classes consist of online and classroom coursework. Class participants must be on time for all class sessions. Employment opportunities are available with the City of Farmington Hills for Lifeguards/Swim Instructors with outstanding course completion. Please check your email for updates from the instructors ([email protected]) after registering and leading up to your class start date. The instructors will send you the link and instructions for the online course work that will be completed before the start of class.

Re-Certification - Discounted $100 less than a new certification. Review and test out to renew your current certification. To qualify for re-certification lifeguards must present their current certification on the first day of class. Certification must not be expired more than 30 days.

Parent Infant (3m-12m)
Adult participation is required. This class is intended for ages 3 months to 12 months. with an adult present. The class is designed to be a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the aquatic environment with the use of songs and activities. Participating adults will learn holding positions, cues, floating, scooping and arm/leg coordination techniques. This class will include brief water safety lessons and tips for parents and grandparents. Swim diapers are required in order to participate in this class.

Parent-Tot (12m-24m):
Adult participation is required for this class. This class is intended for ages 12 months to 2 years with an adult present. This course is similar to Swimfants with added skills to challenge older children. The class is designed to be a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the aquatic environment with the use of songs and activities. Participating adults will learn holding positions, cues, floating, scooping and arm/leg coordination techniques. This class will include brief water safety lessons and tips for parents and grandparents. Swim diapers are required in order to participate in this class.

Parent-Child (2yr-4yr):
Adult participation is required. This class is intended for ages 2 years to 4 years, with an adult present. This class is designed for preschool-age students who are not ready to independently participate in an instructor-led class. Parents and preschoolers will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats, combined stroke movements, waiting their turn on the wall, and introduction to instructional floatation devices. Students must either be fully potty-trained or wear a swim diaper in order to participate in this class.

Preschool students ages 3 to 5 years will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats and combined stroke movements. Students must either be potty-trained or wear a swim diaper while participating in this class.

Preschool students age 3 to 5 years will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats, and combined stroke movements. This class builds upon Preschool Level 1 with added skills to challenge advanced students.

Preschool students age 3 to 5 years will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats, and combined stroke movements. This class builds upon Preschool Level 2 with added skills to challenge advanced students.

Preschool students ages 3 to 5 years will work on advanced skills, front crawl and back crawl. Diving, treading water, breaststroke kick and rotary breathing are introduced in this course. Students must be able to jump in without goggles, swim at least 15 feet and tread water for 15 seconds in 5 ft or greater depths independently!

*Prerequisite: Students are required to pass a shallow water swim competency test in order to register for this class. Please contact pool office to schedule an in-person assessment before registering.

Youth Level 1 students learn swim basics including; pool safety, water adjustment, breath holding, floats, glides and jumps. Instructors will focus on introducing elementary backstroke, front crawl and back crawl. This class will be similar to Youth Beginner with added skills for more advanced students.

Youth Level 2 students focus on the catch, pull and recovery phases of front crawl and back crawl. Diving, treading water, streamline, breaststroke kick and bilateral breathing are introduced. Students must be able to perform Front Float, Back Float, Tread water for 10-15 seconds and Swim 15 ft Front Crawl, Backstroke and Elementary Backstroke independently before registering for this class.

Youth 3 students focus on improving core strokes for 25yards of the pool. Students will learn advanced treading and stroke techniques including: breaststroke and butterfly. In addition, students will be introduced to flip turns, stroke counting, rotary breathing, and competitive starts.

*Students must be able to swim 12yards of front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, perform breaststroke kick with flexed feet, and tread water in the deep end for 1 minute independently before registering for this class level. (Note: Goggles are required for this level and must not cover the nose.)

Youth Level 4 students focuses on mastering all strokes including full Butterfly, flip turns on wall, and starts. Teachers will reinforce proper technique for all phases of each competitive stroke. Students will also learn circle swimming, using pace clock for timing and distance.

*Student must be able to tread water 1min, Front Crawl 25yd with rotary breathing, Backstroke 25yd with straight arms and shoulder rotation, Breaststroke 25yd with flex feet and glide, do a Kneeling dive into a glide, swim into a flip on front, and be able to perform the deep water competency test. (Note: Goggles are required for this level and must not cover the nose.)

Coaching sessions focus on stroke performance, conditioning, and preparation for a swim team atmosphere. Swimmers must be have successfully completed Youth-4 stroke performance to be eligible or be able to swim 50 yards of Front crawl with Bilateral breathing, 50 yards Backstroke with rolling shoulders and proper timing and placement of the arms, 50 yard Breaststroke with 3 sec. glide and flex feet, 25 yard Butterfly with proper timing of breath and 2 kicks, flip turn into wall and glide into streamline, tread water for 1 min without hands, and complete a shallow-angle dive into streamline dolphin kick. (Note: A water bottle, 2 low profile pairs of competitive goggles, swim cap for hair, and competitive swimsuit are required, One-piece thin strap cross back for girls and jammer for boys. All swimmers must be on time, attentive and follow all instructions.)

Coaching sessions focus on competitive skills and working towards Swim Team proficiency and endurance. Swimmers must have previously participated in the Crocs program and receive a personal invitation after evaluation form the Head Coach 248-473-1834. Evaluation includes successfully swimming 75 yards of Front crawl with Bilateral breathing flip turns, 75 yards of Backstroke with rolling shoulder and proper time and arms and placement with flip turn, 75 yards of Breaststroke with 2 sec. glide and open turns, 50 yards of Butterfly with proper timing of (breath every other stroke) and 2 kicks, tread water for 2 min without hands, brick retrieval for deep, and complete a competitive dive. (Note: A water bottle, 2 low profile pairs of competitive goggles, swim cap for hair, and competitive swimsuit is required, One-piece thin strap cross back for girls and jammer for boys.) All swimmers must be on time, be attentive and follow instructions.

Coaching sessions focus on advanced competitive skills and perform at Swim Team proficiency. *Must be able to continuously swim 100 yards of each competitive stroke using proper starts and turns. Swimmers must have previously participated in the Crocs program and/or receive a personal invitation for the Head Coach 248-473-1811.

Participants aged 12-17 years will focus on the pull and recovery phases of both front crawl and backstroke. Students will also work on diving, treading water, streamlining and proper body position, timing of breaststroke, butterfly kick, and elementary backstroke.

Participants who are 12-17 years who are looking for a way to improve your swimming abilities and be ready for swim club or team. Participants should be able to swim full lengths of the pool and tread water for 1 minute. This class will focus on refining freestyle, backstroke, as well as starts and turns. Participants will also work on learning advanced stroke techniques for breaststroke, butterfly and dives.

It is never too late to learn how to swim! Studies show that 37% of adults are unable to swim the length of a pool. Let our patient adult instructor's help you overcome your fears and get you off your feet. Participants will learn basic swimming techniques including; floats, submersion, proper breathing, and core stroke development. Intermediate and advanced students please refer to private instruction.

Our Adult Inter/Advance Lessons empower you to gain more experience and endurance in the water through skill progression similar to younger students, but the language and exercises tailored to adults. Practice the basics, stroke technique, improve endurance, or learn the foundations of the water safety in an informative class designed to suit your needs.

It is never too late to learn how to swim! Studies show that 37% of adults are unable to swim the length of a pool. Let our patient adult instructor's help you overcome your fears and get you off your feet. Participants will learn basic swimming techniques including; floats, submersion, proper breathing, and core stroke development. Intermediate and advanced students please refer to Adult Adv. Lessons (50+).

Private Lessons offer an option for 1 on 1 instruction or may be upgraded to Semi-Private Lessons at an additional cost for families for more than one child near the same age & ability. Private & Semi-Private Lessons are a great option and offer more flexibility for children with unique situations. Class times have limited availability. If you would like more details please call (248)-473-1811.

Parent Infant (3m-12m)
Adult participation is required. This class is intended for ages 3 months to 12 months. with an adult present. The class is designed to be a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the aquatic environment with the use of songs and activities. Participating adults will learn holding positions, cues, floating, scooping and arm/leg coordination techniques. This class will include brief water safety lessons and tips for parents and grandparents. Swim diapers are required in order to participate in this class.

Parent-Tot (12m-24m):
Adult participation is required for this class. This class is intended for ages 12 months to 2 years with an adult present. This course is similar to Swimfants with added skills to challenge older children. The class is designed to be a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the aquatic environment with the use of songs and activities. Participating adults will learn holding positions, cues, floating, scooping and arm/leg coordination techniques. This class will include brief water safety lessons and tips for parents and grandparents. Swim diapers are required in order to participate in this class.

Parent-Child (2yr-4yr):
Adult participation is required. This class is intended for ages 2 years to 4 years, with an adult present. This class is designed for preschool-age students who are not ready to independently participate in an instructor-led class. Parents and preschoolers will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats, combined stroke movements, waiting their turn on the wall, and introduction to instructional floatation devices. Students must either be fully potty-trained or wear a swim diaper in order to participate in this class.

Preschool students ages 3 to 5 years will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats and combined stroke movements. Students must either be potty-trained or wear a swim diaper while participating in this class.

Preschool students age 3 to 5 years will work on water adjustment, breath holding, front/back floats, and combined stroke movements. This class builds upon Preschool Level 1 with added skills to challenge advanced students.