LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine will offer an American Red Cross lifeguard training class from 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Dec. 29, and continuing on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 30 and 31.

This course teaches students the knowledge and skills essential to prevent, and if necessary, respond to aquatic emergencies appropriately. This course includes American Red Cross CPR/AED for professional rescuers and standard first aid.

Participants must be at least 15 and complete a 300-yard swim, be able to tread water for two minutes without using hands and do a timed, deep-water object removal before starting the course. The prerequisite test will take place on the first day of class. All interested registrants are encouraged to come to the YWCA during open, free swim times to prepare for the prerequisite test.

Members of the YWCA pay $275 for the class and nonmembers pay $300. Space is limited so it’s recommended that registration be made as soon as possible.

The YWCA Try-Me Week schedule is offered only during winter break, from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, 2016. The regular schedule will return Sunday, Jan. 3.

From 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, the gigantic indoor water float will be available for family fun. It will also be available from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28; from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30; and from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31.

Lap swims, adult lane swims, family swims and therapeutic swims are available.

Water fitness classes, designed to increase stamina, improve cardiovascular function and enhance one’s general levels of fitness are offered in the mornings and evenings.

FMI, register: 207-795-4050.