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For Information or to Contact Us: give us a call at 607-734-3317

To Register: select a course name and date, registration is only done with payment in advance of course.
1. Call 734-3317 with credit card.
2. Mail check to:  911 Stowell St., Elmira, NY 14901
(Be sure to indicate name of participant, address and phone # along with course name & date.)
3. Visit our chapter house.

** Master Course Schedule of All Courses Currently Offered **

PET FIRST AID (Dog and Cat), DOG FIRST AID, CAT FIRST AID
The American Red Cross is offering Pet First Aid classes for pet owners of cats and dogs.  
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

• Know how to check a cat or dog that appears to be having a first aid emergency.
• Check an unconscious cat or dog for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
• Provide basic wound care and control bleeding for a cat or dog.
• Care for a cat or dog involved in a car accident.
• Put together your pet's First Aid Kit.

BABYSITTERS TRAINING
This training provides critical information to teach young persons the responsibilities and qualities of being a good babysitter and what to expect from the person who hires you.  It teaches participants the best ways to be safe and keep the children in their care safe.  Training is limited to young persons from 11 to 15 years old.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
	9:00am - 4:00pm	Chapter House 911 Stowell St.	$40.00 per person Bring a Lunch
Mon., June 29
Mon., July 20
Sat., Aug. 8
Mon., Aug. 31
Sat., Sept. 19
Mon., Oct. 12
Wed., Nov. 11
Sat., Dec. 5
Tues., Dec. 29

LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM
Our Learn-to-Swim Program is for children (and adults) of all ages and abilities. We have programs at Southside High School, Waverly High School and Odessa-Montour High School Pools.

We also offer Joint Venture, HydroFit, Water Babies, and Prenatal classes.

Dates	EFA School	Southside High School	Odessa-Montour High School	Waverly High School	Fees
Monday-Thursday Session 1 July 6, 7, 8, 9, July 13, 14, 15, 16 Session 2 July 20, 21, 22, 23 July 27, 28, 29, 30	---	---	---	5 years and up 10:15-11:00am 11:15am-Noon Pre-School 3-5 years of age 9:30-10:00am	5 & Up Lessons: $40 per child, 2 children - $60, 3 children - $90, 4+ children - $100 Pre-school lessons: 3 to 5 years of age $30 per child Assistance can be obtained for individuals who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs.
Monday-Thursday Session 1 June 29, 30 July 1, 2 (Southside Pool) July 6, 7, 8, 9 (EFA Pool) Session 2 July 13, 14, 15, 16 (EFA Pool) July 20, 21, 22, 23 (EFA Pool)	Session 1 - week 1 @Southside 5 years and up 8:45am-9:45am 9:45am-10:45am Pre-School 3-5 years of age 8:15-8:45am ---location change--- Session 1 - week 2 @ EFA Preschool 3:30-4:00pm 5+ 4:00-5:15pm Session 2 Preschool 3:30-4:00pm 5 years and up 4:00-5:15pm		---	---

FIRST AID and CPR

Fees: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - FULL COURSE (includes pocket mask) - $70
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - REVIEW (must have current or recently expired certification; must bring own pocket mask or you may purchase one for an additional $12) - $50

RTE (book included) -$75.00

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1 Component (Adult CPR or I/C CPR or First Aid) - $45
2 Components (combination of any 2 above) - $55
3 Components (Adult CPR and I/C CPR and First Aid) - $60

All Classes held at the Chapter House, 911 Stowell St. unless otherwise noted!

DATE	COURSE TITLE	TIME
July
Sat., July 11	Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, AED	8:30am - 4:00pm
Sun., July 12	Child Care First Aid	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mon., July 13	CPR PR Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., July 14	Adult CPR, AED	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thurs., July 16	Business and Industry	8:30am - 4:00pm
Sat., July 18	CPR PR - Full Course	8:30am - 4:00pm
Tues., July 21	Infant/Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., July 28	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
August
Sun., Aug. 2	Child Care First Aid	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thurs., Aug. 6	Adult CPR, AED	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Mon., Aug. 10	Business and Industry	8:30am - 4:00pm
Tues., Aug. 11	CPR PR - Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thurs., Aug.13	Infant/Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., Aug. 15	Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, AED	8:30am - 4:00pm
Thurs., Aug. 20	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat., Aug. 29	CPR PR - Full Course	8:30am - 4:00pm
September
Sat., Sept. 12	CPR PR - Full Course	8:30am - 4:00pm
Sun., Sept. 13	Child Care First Aid	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tues., Sept. 15	Adult CPR, AED	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thurs., Sept. 17	Business and Industry	8:30am - 4:00pm
Mon., Sept. 21	CPR PR - Review	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tues., Sept. 22	Infant/Child CPR	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat., Sept. 26	Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, AED	8:30am - 4:00pm
Tues., Sept. 29	First Aid	6:00pm - 9:00pm

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using breaststroke and freestyle with rhythmic breathing, surface dive and brick retrieval

Date	Time	Location	Fee
July 6-9 July 13-16 July 20-23	Daily 3:30-5:30pm (must make all class dates)	CClasses held at the EFA SchoolPool	$150 payment with registration $50 additional for waterfront
Aug. 3-7	First 2 days 8:00am-12:00pm Last 3 days 8:00am-3:00pm	Classes held at Waverly

LIFEGUARD TRAINING FOR SENIORS
Prerequisites: 55 years of age or older, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using breaststroke and freestyle with rhythmic breathing, surface dive and brick retrieval

Date	Time	Location	Fee
TBD	- TBD	All classes held at the Elmira YWCA	Scholarships available on a first come first serve basis. Many still available!

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Candidates must be at least 16 years old to participate but do not need to be a lifeguard.  Maturity and responsibility must be demonstrated throughout the course.

Date	Time	Location	Fee
July 13-16 & July 20-26	Daily 12:00pm-3:00pm	CClasses held at the Southside High School	$175 payment with registration
Aug. 3-7	First 2 days 8:00am-12:00pm Last 3 days 8:00am-3:00pm	Classes held at Waverly

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE
We will be offering a lifeguard instructor course for those interested in training others to become lifeguards.      

Attendance at all sessions is required
Fee: $150 (includes instructor manual)
Participants must be able to pass the pre-course skills.

LAY RESPONDER FA/CPR/AED INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course is for those interested in teaching for their place of employment or as volunteers for the American Red Cross. It will certify instructors to teach Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  

Date	Time	Location	Fee
call for dates	call for times	Red Cross Chapter House	$140 payment with registration

Instructor Upgrade to CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
Call for more information - 734-3317

DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES TRAINING
Look for the REGIONAL TRAINING WEEKEND in Spring of 2009

Date	Course	Time
TBD	Mass Casualty	9:00am - 5:00pm
	Fulfill Our Mission	6:00pm-9:00pm
	Fulfill Our Mission	6:00pm-9:00pm
	Mass Care	6:00pm-9:00pm
	Community Presenter Workshop	9:00am - 4:00pm
	Fulfill Our Mission	9:00am - 12:00pm
	Shelter OPS	6:00pm-9:00pm
	Shelter SIM	6:00pm-9:00pm
	Logistics W/SIM	9:00am - 4:00pm
	Psych First Aid	6:00pm-9:00pm