Spring 2022 Lead & Learn

Adult Courses, Aquatic

BasicWater Rescue: All Course Description: Volunteers who complete this course may serve as one of the qualified personnel required to assist in opening a lake at any of our camp properties. In this course you will learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies, as well as self-rescue and non-swimming rescues for aquatic emergencies. You will also be introduced to the GSEMWaterfront Manual and Emergency Action Plan, which outlines policies and procedures specific to GSEM. Prerequisite: Complete the online portion of this blended-learning course in gsLearn. Proof of completion of the online portion must be shown at the in-person skills session in order to participate. At the in-person skills session, you will be required to demonstrate the following skills in a swimming pool at one of our camp properties. • The HELP and Huddle positions • Two reaching assists • Throwing assists using two different pieces of equipment • Wading assist, walking assist, and beach drag • Two ways to stabilize a victim’s head, neck, and back in the water. Course Details: Complete the online portion of the course in gsLearn, then register for this course in gsEvents or by opening the course in gsLearn and following the provided link. Certification Course

Date

Time

Fee

Location

Sat., 6/11

10 am-noon

$10

Camp Tuckaho

Fri., 6/17

10 am-noon

$10

Camp Tuckaho

Sat., 8/20

10 am-noon

$10

Camp Cedarledge

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