American Red Cross Life Guarding Community Programs at West Philadelphia YMCA

Community CPR

Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for infants, children, and adults until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. No prerequisites. Fee includes certification and materials.  Fees: Full Privilege Member $45 Program member $50 Non Member $65
Dates:  See brochure.

Community First Aid

Provides individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medicals personnel arrive and take over. No prerequisites needed. Fee includes certification and materials. Fees: Full Privilege Member $45, Youth Program Member $50, Non Member $65.  Dates:  See brochure.

American Red Cross Life Guarding

This nationally recognized program teaches participants the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Pre-requisites:  Must be at least 15 years old, and able to complete a standard swim test. Fee includes American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, First Aid, and Professional CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguarding textbook, and CPR mask. Must have at least 6 participants to run the course. Participants must come to all scheduled days in order to get the certification. Fees: Full Privilege Member $175, Youth Program $200, Non Members $225 & Recertification $75 (call to set up time). 
Dates:  See brochure.

Y Achievers

Y Achievers is a program that was built on the notion that community and corporate involvement are critical to building networks and opportunities for youth, especially those from underserved communities. Program held on Thursdays 6pm-7:30pm. Contact Alexis Walker x 2035.

The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is proud to support our area men and women who are actively serving in the United States military. To show these service men and women how much their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their family members mean to us, we’d like to remind everyone that immediate family members of active deployed duty military service members are eligible for free memberships at all ten branches of the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity. The membership is valid for six months with proof of active and deployed military status.

The military membership is fully funded by the Strong Kids annual support campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign enables the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity to fully realize its mission “to translate the principles of the YMCA’s Christian heritage into programs that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities, and develop healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.” Affordability is essential to making the YMCA financially accessible. The Strong Kids Campaign generates funds to subsidize costs for people who otherwise could not afford to pay full price for YMCA programs and services, such as quality childcare and day camp.