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Community CPR (Renew/Refresher)
Wednesday, April 16th

Update your CPR to the new protocols. Certificates valid for one year. American Safety and Health Institute certifications offered.
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Fee: $25/$31
Ages: 12 and up
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April
9th
Minimum Enrollment: 6 Maximum Enrollment: 15
Note: Participants must have a valid CPR certificate.

Pet First Aid
Thursday, April 17th

This program provides information on caring for dogs and cats as well as guidance about when pets should be taken to the veterinarian for professional care. This is an American Safety and Health Institute approved program.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $12/$15
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 11th

Note:
Do not bring any pets to the class.

Summer Swim Roundup
Saturday, May 3rd

Need to know what lessons you are ready for? Come in for a free swim evaluation. Take a few minutes before signing up for summer lessons and let us advise you on what class would be beneficial.
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: FREE
Note: NRC office will be open directly following the roundup for summer swim lesson registrations. Pre-registration is not required for the roundup. Please drop in at any time.

Water Babies
Session I: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 6
th- May 22nd
Session II: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3rd- 19th
Session III: Monday & Wednesday, August 18
th- September 8th

Introduce your infant to the water and encourage exploration into the basic concepts of swimming and water enjoyment. This program promotes water safety knowledge and practices, aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills. Emphasis in this session will be put on development of warm and trusting relationships between parents and children and the instructor.
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $22/$27
Location: NRC Pool
Instructor: Cathy Woodward & Candice Egizi
Registration Deadline: Session I: Monday, April
27th, Session II: Tuesday, May 27th, Session III: Monday, August 11th
Minimum Enrollment: 4, Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note:
Be sure to sign up quick, enrollment fills up fast. Class will not meet September 1st.

Swim Lesson Instructor/Aide Course
Monday, June 2nd
- Friday, June 6th

This course provides training for those who wish to assist or teach swimming lessons. Swim Instructor/Aides receive training from NRC Aquatics in swim instruction methods and theories. Water safety skills and first aid instruction is included.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $30/$37
Ages: 12 and up
Location: Newton Municipal Pool
Instructor: Vicki Scheuermann
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 22nd

Note: This class does not guarantee employment.

 Junior Lifeguarding
Monday, June 9th - Friday, June 13th

The Junior Lifeguard Program is a fun and challenging program. Students must be able to pass the skill test for the Seal level swimming lessons. After successfully finishing the Jr. Lifeguard program the student may be eligible to apply to become a volunteer at on the Newton Pools.
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $40/$50
Ages: 14 - 17
Location: Newton Municipal Pool
Instructor: Vicki Scheuermann
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 30th

Fishing Derby
Friday, June 20th

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: FREE!
Ages:
up to 15
Location: Harvey County East Lake
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 10th
Note: All participants must pre-register. Volunteers for this event are always needed. If interested please contact Bart Peace.

 Lifeguard Training
Monday, June 23rd - Wednesday, June 25th 

STAR Guard Lifeguard Training includes Lifeguard, CPR for the professional rescuer, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens Certifications. Current Red Cross or Ellis Guards can crossover or renew as a STAR Guard. ASHI certifications issued upon successful completion.
Fee: $125/$156
Ages: 15 and up
Location: NRC/Municipal Pool
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 16th

Minimum Enrollment: 6, Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note:
A schedule will be available at the time of registration.

Scout Night
Friday, June 13th & Friday, July 11th

Boys and girls of all ages involved in scouting can swim for $.75 by showing proof of membership. All leaders can swim for free.
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Municipal Pool

 Youth Triathlon
     Saturday, June 28th

Fun-Run followed by biking then swimming.
Time: 12:00 PM
Fee: $8/$10
Ages: 7 - 14
Location: Municipal Pool/Athletic Park
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 13th

Splish, Splash Back to School Bash
Friday, August 15th

Join us for an evening of swimming, music, friends, games, a movie and snacks as we say goodbye summer…hello school! All students attending must follow the USD 373 dress code and NRC rules.
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: $5
Ages: 6th, 7th and 8th grades only
Location: Municipal Pool
Note: Bring a floatie to relax on.

CPR Training
Wednesday, July 9th

This comprehensive course trains individuals to act in an emergency and to recognize and care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies. American Safety and Health Institute Certifications will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $45/$56
Ages: Open to All Ages
Location:
NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 30th

First Aid Training
Thursday, July 10th

This comprehensive course trains individuals to act in an emergency and to recognize and care for basic and life threatening emergencies such as sudden illness and injury. American Safety and Health Institute Certifications will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee:
$25/$31
Ages: Open to All Ages
Location:
NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 30th

Private Swim Lessons

It is never too late or too early to learn this necessary survival skill. Private lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and schedules. Please call (316) 283-7330 for more information on setting up your private lessons.
Five 30 minute lessons: $75
Additional persons: $50

Pooches’ Plunge
Saturday, August 16th

Dogs are invited to swim on the last day water will be in the pool. Prizes and treats will be given out to the dogs. All dogs must pass a temperament test and have all required city tags.
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $2.50
Location: Municipal Pool

CPR Home Study

A home learning system for CPR for the adult, child and infant, is a must for the entire family. Take the video and mannequins home for one week to learn and practice CPR. Include the entire family in learning lifesaving techniques. Certifications may be earned by scheduling a test of CPR skills.
Fee: Equipment rental for five nights - $35
Deposit: $75
Test Fee: $5
Note: This course is not for the professional rescuer. CPR for the PR is offered during lifeguard training. For more information on CPR for the PR contact Bart Peace.

 Old School Lifeguarding
Wednesday, July 23rd - Friday, July 25th 

This course offers Lifeguard training for adults. If you let your certifications slide and would like to renew, or would just like to learn a new skill, this is the course for you. All certifications offered for other lifeguard training courses apply. The longest distance required to swim is 200 yards.
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $125/$156
Ages: 30 and up
Location: Sunflower Room/NRC Pool
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 7th

Minimum Enrollment: 6 Maximum Enrollment: 12