Course Description: Course Description: Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. One-day class. Topics include first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, and more! Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including what to do if somebody comes to the door and the importance of not giving out personal information. Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course by Live Safe Academy (valid for two years). To be certified students must participate in the entire course from beginning to end and successfully complete all skills, which requires full motor function of all four extremities. No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class. Bring a snack, pen and paper for notes is optional. No cell phone use during class except during break. Please note that students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early. Parents, this class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be responsible for the safety and well-being of younger children without adult supervision. Please check in your student at the beginning of class. Drop off and pick up is in the same room as class. This class sometimes ends late, approximately 10 minutes.

Join local Kidlit authors from A Pop of Indie for a week-long course on publishing children's books. Best suited for first to fifth grade students, this course will introduce kids to the world of writing picture books. The goal of this class will be to engage and enlighten students in the writing and illustration process. Throughout the week, they will learn the brainstorming, story drafting and editing processes, and the illustration and character development part of picture books. With author Q&A's and story time sessions during the week, students get to learn firsthand from published authors on how to create stories that have a lasting impression. At the very end of the class, we will celebrate their very own picture books!

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Goals: introduce infants and tots into the aquatic environment and provide training so they can respond appropriately should they find themselves accidentally in the water. Students will learn to float and kick on their backs so they can get a breath when necessary. "Swimming" many students will learn to move through the water and get a breath when needed. All skills taught in this program set a strong foundation for effective strokes and a lifetime love of the water Recommended for class: SWIM DIAPER IS REQUIRED swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Goals: introduce infants and tots into the aquatic environment and provide training so they can respond appropriately should they find themselves accidentally in the water. Students will learn to float and kick on their backs so they can get a breath when necessary. "Swimming" many students will learn to move through the water and get a breath when needed. All skills taught in this program set a strong foundation for effective strokes and a lifetime love of the water Recommended for class: SWIM DIAPER IS REQUIRED swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 1 – Air Exchange Skills to be Learned 1. Gradual water adaptation: a. Movement in the water b. Breath holding and release c. Submersion of face d. Blowing bubbles 2. Wall bobs with bubbles and air exchange 3. Introduce front float WATER SAFETY “Grab the wall, not a person!” 4. Entry and exit from a sitting position on the wall 2. Instructor assisted rollover Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 2 – Floats and Glides Skills to be Learned Advancement Goals 1. Front Float and Recover 2. Front Glide and Recover 3. Back Float and Recover 4. Back Glide and Recover 5. Streamline Bobs 6. Rollover practice WATER SAFETY “Rollover to get a breath, shout for help, and see where the wall is!” 1. Rollover 2. Instructor Assisted Jump Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 3 – Kicking Skills to be Learned 1. Front glide, kick, recover 2. Back glide, kick, recover 3. Front glide, breaststroke kick, recover 4. Seesaw body movement 5. Front glide, dolphin kick, recover 6. Rollover practice WATER SAFETY “If you fall in, get back to the surface and DON’T PANIC!” 1. Jump in and either push off the bottom or kick and stroke to the surface 2. Rollover and then back glide with kick to the wall Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 4 – Freestyle without Breathing Skills to be learned: 1. Freestyle w/out breathing 2. Rollover 3. Side-Glide-Kick 4. Sculling 5. Forward somersaults WATER SAFETY “If you fall in, go to the wall and if you can’t reach it, ROLLOVER!” 1. Jump in, get to the surface, rollover, shout for HELP, then swim for the wall. Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 5 – Freestyle Skills to be Learned 1. Crawl stroke with breathing 2. Breaststroke 3. Double somersaults 4. Front float sculling WATER SAFETY “If you see something, shout something!” 1. Jump in and get back to the wall without goggles 2. Through a kickboard or noodle to the instructor who is acting like a distressed swimmer. Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 6 – Backstroke Skills to be Learned 1. Extended freestyle swimming 2. Backstroke 3. Tread water 4. Jump in and tread water 5. Sitting dive 6. Kneeling dive 7. Standing dive Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 7 – Breaststroke and Butterfly Skills to be Learned 1. Breaststroke kick 2. Breaststroke swim 3. Butterfly arms 4. Butterfly swim Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace. Station 8 – Turns Skills to be Learned 1. Freestyle with bi-lateral breathing 2. Turns Recommended for class: swim suit towel Goggles highly recommended depending on age and coordination, to be practiced and tested in the shower prior to the first day Rashguard shirt or wet suit top highly recommended if the student easily gets cold Instructors are trained and supervised by the Head Coach of the Lakers Aquatic Club, Paul Kraft. Paul has decades of experience in teaching swimming from learn to swim, to USA swimming national qualifiers. He is a certified 6-12 science and mathematics teacher. Paul grew up living and breathing Lake Saint Clair and is happy to be returning to help his home town team.

Dig deep with Skyhawks Volleyball! This program combines the thrill of volleyball with fun while focusing on passing, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. Beyond skills, volleyball programs emphasize leadership and teamwork, fostering growth as players and team members.