Courses

Anyone for the Waterfront?

Each year we run sports courses in association with our partners to let you gain qualifications which will enhance your application and let you get the coolest jobs on camp!

Lifeguard Courses:

Camp America offers people in the United Kingdon the opportunity to take a course to become a qualified American Red Cross Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor. Within this section you will find all the information you will need in deciding which course would be more suited to your skills, and whether you would like to take up this exciting opportunity.

Fees
The cost of the Lifeguard course is £80
The cost of the Water Safety Instructor course is £90

^{Lifeguard Pocket Money Rates}

18-20 year old ARC Water Safety Instructor $1050
18-20 year old ARC Lifeguard $1050
21+ year old ARC Water Safety Instructor $1,100
21+ year old ARC Lifeguard $1,100

^{Want to Apply for a American Red Cross or Water Safety Instructor Course?}

Click on the links for more information on Lifeguarding and WSI

The Lifeguard courses are available in the following areas:

Manchester - (21 - 23 & 28 - 30 March)
Course Info

Loughborough - (31 March - 4 April)
Course Info

Edinburgh (6 - 10 April)
Course Info

CPR and AED Course
Course Info

WSI course will be held at Loughborough (31 March - 4 April) Course Info

Note: Participants must attend all dates listed by your chosen course. Courses are offered on a first come first serve basis.

Courses fill up fast so don't hang around, download your application by clicking here!

^{Why should I take an American Red Cross course?}

The American Red Cross qualifications are recognised and accepted throughout the 50 U.S. states as sufficient certification to work at a camp waterfront. You would therefore hold certification, and possess skills that are in high demand. Upon passing a course, Camp America will guarantee you a place in a summer camp, and your pocket money will be increased to reflect the demand of your qualification.

^{Do I need any qualifications to take one of these courses?}

The answer is No. You do not need any previous lifeguard or swimming certifications to take an ARC course. You should simply be a strong swimmer, meet pre-swimming requirements and have a desire to improve your skills. However, it is certainly to your advantage if you do hold a qualification such as the Bronze Medallion, as this course teaches similar aspects of water safety and lifeguarding techniques.

^{What are the differences between the two courses?}

Which American Red Cross course you take depends on where you feel your swimming strengths lie. Camp America offers 2 courses: Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instruction. Please click on the lifeguarding and WSI links above to read more information on each course.

^{Are the courses difficult?}

The difficulty of the courses really depends on your skills as a swimmer and your ability to learn and retain information. Both courses are challenging and demand a lot of time and energy. They are held either over two weekends (6 days) or during holiday time (5 days), and there is a great deal of time spent in the pool as well as tests before and after the start of the course. Although these are demanding courses, approximately 95% of last year's applicants passed.

Each day before commencing the pool part of the courses participants will be expected to swim in order to warm up and prepare themselves for the session.

For any further enquiries concerning courses please email Donna Perryman at campamericacourse@btinternet.com