Bronze Star + Basic First Aid CPR-A Camps

Bronze Star candidates will work to develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

Holiday and March Break Camp Registration Now Open

2026 Aquatic Summer Camp Registration Opens

January 15, 2026 @ 9am

Bronze Star + Basic First Aid CPR-A

Refining their stroke mechanics
Acquire self-rescue skills
Apply fitness principles in training workouts

An overview of the program can be found on the Lifesaving Society website.

Click Here for Lifesaving Society’s Program Overview

Required

Must be 10-12 years old

Prerequisites

Swim Patrol Experience (recommended)

What to Bring

At least (1) swim suit
- Due to the physical nature of these courses, it’s recommended that candidates wear a one-piece bathing suit or well-fitting swim trunks.
A couple of towels
- It’s beneficial to have more than (1) towel in order to stay warm and dry in-between swims.
Swim Goggles (strongly recommended)
- Borrowing goggles from our ‘lost & found’ is not recommended for health & safety reasons.

Up-coming Program Offerings

Holiday Camp 25-26

Camp Dates & Times	Cost
December 29 – January 2 8:30am – 4:30pm	$334

There is no camp on January 1, 2026

Lunch is NOT included in our Holiday Camps. There is NO extended (before or after) care.

March Break Camp 2026

Camp Dates & Times	Cost
March 16 – March 20 8:30am – 4:30pm	$416.66

A cafeteria lunch is INCLUDED in camp fees.

Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions or food allergies during the registration process.
There is NO extended (before or after) care.

Summer Camps 2026

Camp Dates & Times	Cost
Option#1: June 29 – July 3 excluding July 1 Option#2: August 4 – 7* *no camp Aug 3 8:30am – 4:30pm	$380

A cafeteria lunch is INCLUDED in camp fees.

Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions or food allergies during the registration process.

Early/Late supervision is available during our summer camps as an ‘add-on’ during registration for $30/child/week.

Early supervision 7:30 – 8:30am
Late supervision 4:30 – 5:30pm

Includes

Bronze Star certification

Location

Carleton Pool – Alumni Hall
Drop-Off 8:30 – 8:45am in the field house
Pick up 4:15 – 4:30pm in the field house

Important Notes

Note: Lot 5 parking is not Free
Sign in/out for this age group is required, unless ‘Self-sign out’ form is completed (12yr+ only).
Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
Lockers are available for use (day use only).
We recommend that candidates bring clothes/valuables etc. to the pool-deck in a gym bag or back-pack for safe-keeping.
Parents/spectators are not permitted to remain on the pool deck during the camp. However, the pool gallery on the 3^rd floor will be open.

Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options.

Applicable during March Break and Summer Camps.

Participants are encouraged to bring SNACKS and will be given breaks throughout the day to grab food/water.

Please keep in mind that Carleton Pool is a nut-free zone

Self-Sign out for older candidates (12yrs +) is an option

If you are interested, Instructors & the Camp Supervisor will have a Self-Sign Out Sheet at check-in that will require the signature of a parent/guardian on DAY ONE. Self-Sign Out sheet can be completed in advance and brought with your child during the first day.

Self-Sign Out Sheet

Holiday and March Break Camps open for registration on Wednesday, November 5 @ 9:00 am.