American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training

Dates: August 14–16, 2026
Location: Camp Arrowhead, Marshfield, MO
Format: Blended Class – 6 hours online, 21 hours in person
Cost: $80 (includes food and materials)

Course is open to all Scouts BSA Scouts; however, spots are limited and preference will be given to Scouts wishing to work in Aquatics for the 2027 Summer Camp season at Camp Arrowhead. 

Course Prerequisites

To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must:

Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.

Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)

• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs

• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).

• Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Prerequisites can be completed by ANY Red Cross Lifeguard instructor and must be documented and coordinated with Chloe Bolyard: chloe.bolyard@icloud.com

Contact Information

For more information contact:
Bill Marr
417-332-7696