[HARRISFAMILY]

DO ANYONE KNOW OF A FACILITY THAT DOES THE WATER SAFETY COURSE IN THE TAMPA OR CLEARWATER AREA, SINCE MOST OF THE POOLS ARE CLOSED, ITS HARD TO FIND A RECREATION CENTER THATS DOING THE CLASSES THIS TIME OF THE YEAR ...

RED CROSS IS NO HELP, THEY SAY WE HAVE TO CALL AROUND THEY JUST CERTIFY THE INSTRUCTORS AND DO NOT DO THE CLASSES..HELP ME..THIS IS ONE OF THE LAST THINGS I HAVE TO DO AND I HATE TO WAIT UNTIL THE SPRING IF THIS IS MY ONLY HOLD UP

[lambeausam]

I'm not sure what type of certification you need, but if it is just a water safety course, the Boy Scouts of America offer this type of training.

[StarryNight™]

[color=blue]You might want to contact your local police dept. I know that many here in MI offer them, however talking with hubby from the Tampa area he said it's a possibility too. Also, you might want to contact Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)

[Sharron6]

Have you tried the YMCA?

Sharron in Florida

[Sharron6]

Sorry, I was thinking of swimming lessons, but they might also have the water safety course. You might ask your local fire dept. They should know. I'm your neigbor. I live in Palm Harbor. I will keep checking for you.

Sharron in Florida

[emj36]

I was able to take the water safety course at the YMCA in Clearwater. I think it was $15 each. It takes about 2 hours and it's pretty basic but they give you a certificate.

[LoveRiddenDad]

Check out local university fitness centers. They are usually taught by student lifeguards and are very reasonably priced.

[mwildman]

Hi there,

If you find a water safety course near Clearwater can you e-mail me? We live in Clearwater and are looking to foster to adopt a child. I'd like to get this part out of the way early

Thanks,

Mandy Porter
mandy@mandywildman.com