Maryland’s Premier Aquatic Professional Training Center
We train lifeguards, swim lesson instructors (WSIs), and pool operators in accordance with national standards, equipping confident, knowledgeable, and effective professionals to serve the community and make water activities safer.
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To contact the Aqua Culture Training Center:
Email: Info-ACTC@AquaCultureSwimSchool.com or call 410-420-POOL (7665)
2026 Training Schedule
Schedule subject to change based on minimum participant requirements and facility availability.
Lifeguard Training
Tuition: $320
LGT #1– Complete
Sunday 3/8/26, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 3/15/26, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 3/22/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
LGT #2 – HCPS Spring Break – Complete
Thursday 4/2/26, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 4/3/26, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 4/4/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
LGT #3
Sunday 5/3/26, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 5/10/26, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 5/17/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
Lifeguard Review
Tuition: $220 – Complete
LGT Recert #1
Sunday 3/22/26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 3/22/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
LGT Recert #2 – HCPS Spring Break – Complete
Saturday 4/4/26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 4/4/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
LGT Recert #3 – This course is FULL – email ACTrainingCenter@AquaCultureSwimSchool for additional information
Sunday 5/17/26, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 5/17/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC
These courses are blended, so register well in advance to complete the online coursework. For registration information, visit the Aqua Culture Training Center registration page.
Pool Operator Training
Hands-On Session (select one)
Tuition: $275 (Review $130). Tuition includes online course access, a hands-on session, materials, and testing.
AquaTech Pool Op #1 & Recert #1 – Complete
Tuesday 3/31/26, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
AquaTech Pool Op #2 & Recert #2– Complete
Sunday 4/26/26, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AquaTech Pool Op #3 & Recert #3
Sunday 5/31/26, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AquaTech Pool Op #4 & Recert #4
Sunday 6/21/26, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These courses are blended, so register well in advance to complete the online coursework. For registration information, visit the Aqua Culture Training Center registration page.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
WSI #1 – HCPS Spring Break – Complete
Monday 3/30/26, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 3/31/26, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 4/2/26, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday 4/3/26, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
WSI #2 – Closed
Saturday 4/25/26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 4/26/26, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday 5/2/26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 5/3/26, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
These courses are blended, so register well in advance to complete the online coursework. For registration information, visit the Aqua Culture Training Center registration page.
