Wilderness First Aid Course (Ages 15+, 1-day program)

Designed for active hikers, skiers, and snowboarders, scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. This course teaches and certifies participants in advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Prior completion of the First Aid, CPR, & AED certification course required.

red cross first aid, cpr, & aed training for teens* (Ages 12-17)

Designed to help teenagers recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies; this course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This course is paced to provide teens the opportunity to learn about cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies.

Red Cross Safety training for swim coaches* (Ages 16+)

The ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches helps to fulfill the Coaches Safety Education requirement for USA Swimming and Y USA with a 2-year certification. This course is taught in conjunction with the lifeguard recertification courses, and participants must be registered for the lifeguard recertification course at the same time as this course. The course is offered in a blended learning format and requires the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop or tablet) to be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session.

Red Cross basic life support training for healthcare & public safety* (Ages 16+)

Basic Life Support (BLS) educates healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing, cardiac, and opioid overdose emergencies in adult, child, and infant patients. The course emphasizes providing high-quality care and integrating psycho-motor skills with critical thinking and problem solving to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Red Cross first aid, cpr, AED, & opioid overdose training for the professional rescuer* (Ages 16+)

Teaches professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.

Red Cross first aid, cpr, & aed training for adults* (Ages 18+)

Designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies; this course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

*Courses are offered in a blended learning format and requires the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop or tablet) to be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session.

For additional information and any questions about Red Cross First Aid courses, contact Kristin White, Senior Director of Aquatics, at 203-920-1643 or by email.

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First Aid Course for Parents & Caregivers (Ages 16+, 1-day program)

Designed for first-time parents, caretakers, grandparents, and those who need to brush up on their skills. This class will focus on pediatric (infant and child) first aid, CPR, and AED use. This class will cover the American Red Cross’s Pediatric First Aid curriculum and will certify participants in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Leadership Programs

We provide programs for youth in middle school and high school to gain leadership experience, helping them grow through different opportunities within our Y and our community.

Junior Leadership Program (Grades 5-6)

This is the lead-in to our Y.A.L.P. program and offers those in grades 5 & 6 a chance to experience what’s next. This program will meet every Saturday for two months and will consist of time at the YMCA and two off-site day trips. The time at the Y will be spent in the Flex space, gym, Wagner room, and back field (weather permitting). The two day trips will be similar to the Y.A.L.P. ones in that they will creatively challenge children. We will also be planning and completing one community service activity during these two months.

Young Adult Leadership Program (Grades 7-8)

Do you like adventurous field trips, exclusive time at the Y, and the possibility to gain valuable life lessons?! Then this is the program for you!! Once a month we will be going on exciting field trips to Skyzone, GoKarting, Stamford Twin Rinks, and The Rock Club. On the weeks we don’t have field trips, we will get two hours of access to the new Intergen space, flex space, and a basketball court. Additionally, we will be working on one community service project a month.

For additional information on these programs, contact

Please see our current brochure for updated session dates, times, and fees.

Junior Lifeguarding Certification Course (Ages 11-14)

The American Red Cross has introduced a junior lifeguarding course designed to guide and prepare youth ages 11-14 for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge, attitude, and skills for future lifeguards.

Waterfront Lifeguard Module (Ages 15+)

This course is offered to current certified lifeguards seeking additional Red Cross Waterfront certification for outdoor waterfronts, beaches, lakes, or ponds.

Lifeguard Review Course (Ages 15+; recertification course for current lifeguards)

This course is for those individuals who are already certified as a lifeguard and need to re-certify all three certifications: First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguard certifications.