The first week of 2011 started out extremely busy at Water Country USA, at least for me. I took my Lifeguard instructor class with six other future instructors. We train and certify all team members who are responsible for water safety using American Red Cross lifeguarding and shallow-water lifeguarding classes.

How many of you go straight to Surfer's Bay when you visit Water Country USA? It's a great place to climb in, cool down and have fun.

How many of you go straight to Surfer's Bay when you visit Water Country USA? It's a great place to climb in, cool down and have fun. I caught up with our maintenance supervisor, Darrell, to learn more about the wave pool and how it works.

He shared with me timing for the waves.

Water Country USA is offering swim lessons for the first time this year. Our swim instructors are certified by the American Red Cross as Water Safety Instructors.

Have you ever wondered what kind of training lifeguards at Water Country USA go through prior to sitting in the guard chair at Surfer's Bay?