Maryland’s Premier Aquatic Professional Training Center

We train lifeguards, swim lessons instructors (WSI), and pool operators according to 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

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

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: $200

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

Saturday 4/4/26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday 4/4/26, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ HCC

LGT Recert #3

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

Tuesday 3/31/26, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

AquaTech Pool Op #2 & Recert #2

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 6/14/26, 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

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

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.