Special Programming

Explore a world of aquatic possibilities with The Rookery's specialty programs, where professional development meets creative exploration. Whether you're pursuing certifications through our water safety and lifeguarding courses, perfecting your stroke technique with competitive coaching, or embracing magic. Immerse yourself in these unique opportunities at The Rookery's exceptional Aquatic Center, where safety, skill development, creativity, and joy converge to enrich your connection with water.

  1. Red Cross Courses
  2. Raptor Recreation Squad
  3. Mermaids & Mermen Academy

For those striving to become advocates of safety, our Red Cross offers a range of courses tailored to different needs. From babysitting classes to lifeguarding, swim safety and CPR courses, we provide comprehensive training to equip individuals with the vital skills needed to ensure a secure aquatic environment. Gain confidence in rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid, while fostering a deep sense of responsibility in promoting water safety.


2024 Lifeguard 41Shallow Water Lifeguarding Class

Ages: 15+

Participants receive the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. 


IMG_9456Swim Safety for Swim Coaches

The Swim Coaches program, aims to equip individuals involved in competitive swimming, such as coaches, officials, athletic trainers, and aquatic exercise instructors, with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a secure and comfortable environment for swimmers. The course emphasizes accident and emergency prevention while providing guidance on responding to swimmers who experience illnesses or injuries, whether in the water or on land. Additionally, participants who wish to have the opportunity to obtain certification in CPR & AED, can add this on to their in water skills. This certification empowers them to recognize and appropriately respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The course imparts crucial skills that enable participants to provide immediate care to individuals who have suddenly become injured or ill until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Babysitter Class2024 Lifeguard 31

Ages 10-15

Provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic childcare and basic first aid. This program is taught by a certified Red Cross instructor.