Arcata Community Pool
For information or to register, call 707-822-6801
or email arcatapool@sbcglobal.net
ACP Certification Courses
Lifeguard and CPR Recertification
This is a Lifeguarding and CPR challenge designed to recertify current lifeguards. There is no review of course material. Patron must demonstrate practical skills and complete written test for full certification By appointment only, please call for details.
Price: $35 per certification
BLS Health Care Provider
November 14
This six-hour course is the highest level of CPR offered and is designed for first responders and health-care professionals to help care for victims in the event of an emergency. The course covers: recognizing an emergency, legal obligation, preventing disease transmission, working with different breathing barriers for resuscitation, recognition and treatment of respiratory and cardiac emergencies and AED use. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will receive a certificate in Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider.
Price: $70
Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: HSU, Nelson Hall East 102, Goodwin Forum
Junior SCUBA Summer Camp Seal Team
Session I: June 17 - July 8
Session II: July 15 - August 5
Session III: August 12 - September 2
This four-week PADI SCUBA camp introduces the fundamentals of proper and safe SCUBA diving to youths between the ages of 8-12.
Price: $295 (Price includes DIVE Gear, Seal team manual and towel.)
Days & Times: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Heartsaver CPR & AED
November 7
This eight-hour course focuses on the three levels of CPR. The course will cover: recognizing an emergency, preventing disease transmission, and learning to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants. Instruction on the usage of an AED is also provided. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will receive certifications in Adult CPR with AED and Child and Infant CPR.
Price: $43
Day & Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: HSU, University Center South Lounge
NAUI SCUBA Diver Course
September 30 - November 9
The NAUI SCUBA Diver course is a five week program of instruction in the proper and safe use of open circuit SCUBA equipment and open water diving techniques. Open water dives will be held in either Trinidad or Mendocino depending on conditions at the time. There are equipment requirements for students that will be discussed during the first session. A medical pre-screen form must be completed prior to enrollment and will be reviewed by the instructor one week before the class. This course is challenging and exciting, but due to the mature nature of this class, all participants must be 18 years of age or older. Participants must sign up in person at the Arcata Community Pool. Completion of NAUI Medical form is required one week before class.
Price: $375
Price includes: use of SCUBA unit and weight belt for pool and ocean work, text, plastic dive table and certIfication fees.)
Days & Times: (Class takes place on both days)
Mondays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesdays: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Minimum Age: 18
Dives to be announced
Lifeguard Certification Course
TBA
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to recognize and eliminate common aquatic hazards, accidents and injuries. Participants must be at least 15 years of age and have excellent swim skills. Includes training and certification in Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Class space is limited.
Price: $115 (Price does not include books and pocket mask. These must be purchased prior to class and are available at the American Red Cross.) Makeup classes will be given at a cost of $38 per hour
Makeup classes will be given at a cost of $38.00/hour
Days & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Heartsaver First Aid
September 20
This six-hour course provides knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers: recognizing an emergency and how to deal with sudden illnesses, wounds and injuries to muscles, bones and joints. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a certificate in First Aid.
Price: $50
Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: HSU, Nelson Hall East 102, Goodwin Forum
News & Events
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper - the Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels tour is coming to Arcata!
Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2009 Radical Reels Tour comes to Arcata on September 23, 2009. Hurtle down steep untouched powder, feel the cold spray of stomach-dropping kayak first descents, fly high with the world?s wildest BASE jumpers, and much more in extreme mountain sports.
