Training & Camps at the Fitness Center

Page updated: March 21, 2025

Professional Training

American Red Cross Babysitter Training

Campers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help campers develop leadership skills, learn about basic child care, basic first aid. Campers will also learn how to develop a babysitting business, help children behave and keep themselves and others safe. Successful campers will receive Babysitter, First Aid and Infant CPR certifications through the American Red Cross.

Babysitting class

Who: Youth ages 11-15 yrs (Boys & Girls)
Where: Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center
Dates: August 18 - August 29
Days: Mon/Wed/Fri
Times: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $135/$169
Instr: Wendy Roberts
Note: Bring Snacks

Please call 503-537-2909 to register for a class or stop by the front desk at the Aquatic Center

Fencing Camp

This camp introduces the fundamentals of historical fencing, from basic footwork to elementary blade actions in foil, epee, and sabre. Masks, jackets, gloves and foils are provided. Students will need to bring non-marking tennis shoes. COVID precautions in place.

Youth Fencing class

Fall Session

Who: Youth ages 9-15 yrs
Where: Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center
Dates: TBD
Days: T/Th
Time: TBD
Cost: $159/$199 (6 weeks for 12 classes)
Instr: Jim Emmons

Fall Session - Adult Fencing

Who: Ages 16+
Where: Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center
Dates: TBD
Days: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: $159/$199 (6 weeks for 12 classes)
Instru: Jim Emmons

Ways to register for Fencing Classes

In Person: Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1802 Haworth Avenue, Newberg, OR
By phone: 503.537.2909
Online at cprdnewberg.org or on our Registration Page at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/cprd/Home

American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach 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 program offers a blended learning (online learning with instructor-led skill session) format, in addition to optional skill boosts to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Dates: Friday evenings

May 9, 2025
July 11, 2025
Sept. 12, 2025
Nov. 14, 2025

When: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

When: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Instr: Krista Miller
Fee: $70/$80