Lifeguard training offered in August at YMCA

The Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., will host lifeguard training sessions starting next month. The course includes certification in ARC lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, after successful completion of the written and physical skills tests.

Candidates must be responsible, reliable, able to perform under pressure, able to swim 300 yards continuously, at least 15 years old, and have reliable transportation. All training times are mandatory:

• Friday, Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m., dry land skills
• Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 a.m., water skills
• Sunday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m., final testing

A mandatory informational meeting will take place Wednesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at the Y in order for participants to register for the online training. The online portion must be completed by Friday, Aug. 6.

The cost is $40 and includes instruction, material and a one-year commitment to work at the YMCA. Without that commitment, the cost is $175. The registration and payment deadline is Thursday, July 15.

For more information, call Kim Robinson at 812-988-9622.

Register kids for soccer with parks and rec

Brown County Parks and Recreation, 902 Deer Run Lane, will start the 2021 soccer season in August. Registration is now open and closes Friday, July 16.

The cost is $55 for ages 3 to 8 and $60 for 9- to 13-year-olds.

Practices begin the first week of August. Games will be on weeknights and Sunday afternoons.

Swim workshops, new classes starting at Y

The Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., will hold a variety of classes and sessions through July.

A weeklong summer swim workshop begins Monday, July 19, with a swim meet on Friday, July 23. Levels are:

• Advanced swim: Water-safe swimmers 6 and older who want to further their understanding of the sport, focusing on stroke technique and endurance; $42 for members, $60 for nonmembers; 3 to 4 p.m. daily
• Intermediate swim: Swimmers 3 and older who love and are comfortable with being submersed, learn survival techniques; $35 for members, $50 for nonmembers; 4 to 4:30 p.m. daily
• Beginner swim: For swimmers 3 to 5 years old who need water safety training with a goal to create a positive association with water; $35 for members, $50 for nonmembers; 4:30 to 5 p.m. daily

Financial aid is available. Anna Hofstetter and Nichelle Allender will instruct participants. Children are to be suited up and waiting on the pool deck at lesson start time. Parents and guardians must remain on YMCA property throughout the lesson but not in the aquatic center.

The swim meet on July 23 invites families to watch swimmers’ progress Advanced swimmers will showcase various strokes in a series of races. All swimmers will receive an award for their work.

Class session five at the Y began June 28 and goes through July 31. Tabata, yoga, swim classes and more are available to members and nonmembers.

Call the Y at 812-988-9622 or visit browncountyymca.org for more information.

Two golf fundraisers happening this month

Two golf fundraiser benefits will happen in July at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East:

• Brown County Shop with A Cop Charitable Foundation will have a golf scramble on Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person or $200 for a team. Hole sponsor signs are being sold for $50 each. All proceeds benefit the Shop With a Cop program. To register, call Brian Shrader, Chad Williams or Crissie Oaldon at 812-988-6655 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
• Another golf tournament will happen on Sunday, July 25 for a local Vietnam veteran who is battling cancer. All money raised will benefit the individual. Hole sponsorship is $50 for those with a sign and $60 for first year and art work. Raffle items and donations are welcome. Call Judi Gibson at 317-979-2413 for more information.

Free fishing day for kids with special needs

CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation will have a C.A.S.T. for Kids event at Sweetwater Lake on Saturday, Aug. 21. The boating and fishing event is open for all children, ages 6 to 18, no matter their disability. Participants must pre-register online at castforkids.org/event/sweetwater. The space is limited to the first 40 children who register.

The C.A.S.T. (Catch a Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation hosts annual fishing and boating events across America to provide children with special needs a quality outdoor recreational experience.

Participants receive a free fishing pole, tackle box, event T-shirt, cap, award plaque and lunch. A morning of fishing will be followed by a picnic lunch for all and an awards ceremony for the kids.

Volunteer boaters will be taking the kids out. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the boat. If boat space allows, additional siblings and family members may be able to go boating as well; however, only participants and one parent or guardian are guaranteed to go boating.