AQUATICS

D.E.A.P.
Drowning Education Awareness Program

Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1 to 14 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For every child who dies from drowning, four more receive medical treatment for submersion-related injuries. Nonfatal submersion incidents can cause brain damage, learning disabilities and other terrible consequences.

RCC launches DEAP to aggressively address drowning. DEAP provides three new and innovative programs designed to teach essential water safety practices, build public awareness, and reduce drowning incidents.

DEAP Programs are FREE for Reston Residents and Employees of Reston Businesses Other FREE programs include: Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety
Instructor Training.

Parent Orientation to Swim Lessons

Free • Registration Required • RCC Hunters Woods September 9, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. September 11, 11 a.m. - Noon During this 60-minute presentation, parents will learn about RCC swim curriculum, American Red Cross level content and ask questions about our facility, swimming opportunities and any other aquatics topic.

General Water Safety

Group Appointments by Request. Contact the RCC Aquatics Department at 703-390-6150 This 90-minute presentation for adult organizations (eg. Rotary Clubs, Optimists Clubs, PTAs, etc.) focuses on the importance of water safety training and provides general information on keeping family members safe in, on, and around the water.

Longfellow’s WHALE Tales

Group Appointments by Request. Contact the RCC Aquatics Department at 703-390-6150 This 90-minute interactive presentation intended for youth organizations (eg. Daisy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and home school groups of children ages 5-12) provides easy-to-follow information to help children learn safe behavior in, on, and around the water..

Swim Class Evaluation and Skills Test

Free • For all ages Thursday, November 18, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. & 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 1-2 p.m. This test takes only a few minutes and helps properly identiy the right class level for enrolling the student. Other times may be available. Please contact the RCC Aquatics Department at 703-390-6150.

For more information call Jen Vought, Assistant Aquatics Director, at 703-390-6150.