{"id":675,"date":"2025-07-02T16:40:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/?page_id=675"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:46:38","slug":"national-lifeguard-certification-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/aquatics\/national-lifeguard-certification-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"National Lifeguard Certification Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/lifeguard-1600x700.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        National Lifeguard Certification Camps\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                    \n\n<p><strong>National Lifeguard<\/strong>&nbsp;training builds on the fundamental skills taught in the Bronze Medallion and Cross programs and equips candidates with the practical skills and knowledge required of lifeguards. This course is designed for lifesavers <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">who want to seek employment in Lifeguarding<\/strong> locally or across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rec.carleton.ca\/program?classificationId=51e2209d-b659-4c41-9fb3-1c52df283d74#\">REGISTER: Aquatics Summer Camps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--success not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 12.75 11.25 15 15 9.75M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Registration is Now Open\n        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"national-lifeguard-pool-option\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Lifeguard &#8211; Pool Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist candidates in providing effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An overview of the program can be found on the&nbsp;<strong>Lifesaving Society website.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavingsociety.com\/lifeguarding\/national-lifeguard\/national-lifeguard-pool.aspx\">Click Here for Lifesaving Society Program Overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lifesaving ALERT Manual <strong><em>(purchased during registration)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whistle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pocket mask (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Notice (1):\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                The<strong>\u00a0manual fee\u00a0<\/strong>will be charged automatically when you register online. Manuals will be issued at the first session. <br><br>If you would like to <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">opt out of purchasing a manual <\/strong>because you already have one, you must call <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">(613) 520-4480<\/strong> or<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"> register in-person at the Welcome Centre Desk in Alumni Hall<\/strong>.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Notice (2):\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                <strong>Lifesaving Society FOX 40 whistles with a lanyard ($12)<\/strong>\u00a0are available for purchase in person at the Welcome Center Desk \u2013 while supplies last!\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"prerequisites\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum 15 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavingsociety.com\/lifeguarding\/bronze-cross.aspx\">Bronze Cross<\/a>&nbsp;certification and Lifesaving Society&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavingsociety.com\/first-aid\/standard-first-aid.aspx\">Standard First Aid<\/a>&nbsp;(need not be current) or SFA from one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavingsociety.com\/about-us\/prerequisite-policies\/first-aid-prerequisites.aspx\">these approved agencies.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Please Note:\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                All candidates must attend the final practical Exam which will be held on the final day of the <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">camp<\/strong>. No alternative exam date or time is available.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-to-bring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"> least (1) swim suit<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to the physical nature of these courses, it\u2019s recommended that candidates wear a one-piece bathing suit or well-fitting swim trunks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">couple of&nbsp;towels<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s beneficial to have more than (1) towel in order to stay warm and dry in-between swims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Swim Goggles<\/strong>&nbsp;(strongly recommended)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Borrowing goggles from our \u2018lost &amp; found\u2019 is not recommended for health &amp; safety reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">notebook <\/strong>and<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"> a pen<\/strong> or <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">pencil<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manuals\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong><em>ALERT: Lifeguarding in Action<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;manual (required purchase during registration, issued to candidates during the first day of camp).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">whistle<\/strong>&nbsp;for emergency situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--warning not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m0-10.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.75c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.57-.598-3.75h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.25-8.25-3.286Zm0 13.036h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Lifesaving Society Verification of Identity Policy\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Candidates will be required to provide their Instructor\/Examiner proof of government-issued ID with a photo, date of birth and name for all original vocational courses and recertification, effective January 1, 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavingsociety.com\/policies\/verification-of-identity-policy.aspx#:~:text=Driver's%20license,in%20the%20course%20or%20recertification.\">For additional information please visit their website.<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"up-coming-program-offerings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\"><strong>Up-Coming Program Offerings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"summer-camp-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Summer Camp 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Camp Dates &amp; Times<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Option #1: <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">June 20, 21, 25 &#8211; 28<\/strong><br>8:30am &#8211; 4:45pm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> Option #2: <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">July 19 &#8211; 24<\/strong><br>8:30am &#8211; 4:45pm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$468<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> Option #3: <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">August 17 &#8211; 21 AND August 24 &#8211; 28<br><\/strong>8:30am &#8211; 1:00pm<br>OR<br>12:00 &#8211; 4:30pm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$394 *lunch NOT included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--warning not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m0-10.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.75c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.57-.598-3.75h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.25-8.25-3.286Zm0 13.036h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            A cafeteria lunch is INCLUDED in camp fees for option #1 &amp; 2.\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Please make us aware of any dietary restrictions or food allergies during the registration process.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Early\/Late supervision is NOT available for participants of this camp.\n        <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"holiday-camp-26-27\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Holiday Camp 26-27<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"march-break-camp-2027\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">March Break Camp 2027<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--error not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m9-.75a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9 3.75h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Upcoming date TBD\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Check back later.\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"includes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Includes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Lifeguard &#8211; Pool Option Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alert Manual (add on fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"location\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-top\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Location <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carleton Pool \u2013 Alumni Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop-Off &#8211; Camper should meet their instructor on deck for a 8:30am start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick up\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holiday Camp &gt; Campers will be dismissed at 4:30pm from the pool deck or classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March Break and Summer Camp &gt; Campers will be dismissed at 4:45pm from the pool deck or classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"important-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note:&nbsp;<strong>Lot 5&nbsp;<\/strong>parking is not Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration is required in advance and space is&nbsp;<strong>limited.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lockers are available for use&nbsp;<strong>(day use only)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend that candidates&nbsp;<strong>bring clothes\/valuables etc<\/strong>. to the&nbsp;<strong>pool-deck<\/strong>&nbsp;in a&nbsp;<strong>gym bag<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>back-pack<\/strong>&nbsp;for safe-keeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents\/spectators are&nbsp;<strong>not permitted<\/strong>&nbsp;to remain on the pool deck during the camp. However, the&nbsp;<strong>pool gallery<\/strong>&nbsp;on the 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;floor will be open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--info not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m11.25 11.25.041-.02a.75.75 0 0 1 1.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 0 0 1.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options. \n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Applicable during March Break and Summer Camps\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"flex p-4 rounded-md cu-alert cu-alert--warning not-prose\">\n\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-8 h-8\">\n            <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v3.75m0-10.036A11.959 11.959 0 0 1 3.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 0 0 3 9.75c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.57-.598-3.75h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.25-8.25-3.286Zm0 13.036h.008v.008H12v-.008Z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg>\n    \n    <div class=\"w-full ml-3\">\n        <p class=\"text-base md:text-lg mt-0.5 font-semibold\">\n            Participants are encouraged to bring\u00a0SNACKS\u00a0and will be given breaks throughout the day to grab food\/water.\n        <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"text-sm md:text-base text-cu-black-900\">\n                Please keep in mind that Carleton Pool is a\u00a0<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">nut-free zone<\/strong>\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-4xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-callout cu-callout--center cu-component border-8 md:border-[12px] border-solid border-cu-black-50 px-8 pt-5 pb-6 md:px-16 md:pt-8 md:py-10 rounded-lg cu-prose-first-last\">\n                    <header class=\"cu-pageheader cu-component cu-prose-first-last  cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto\">\n                <h2 id=\"registration-is-now-open\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-2xl md:text-3xl lg:text-4xl lg:leading-[3rem] relative cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-1\/2 after:-ml-5 after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-4 after:w-8 after:bg-cu-red\">\n                    Registration is Now Open\n                <\/h2>\n            <\/header>\n        \n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rec.carleton.ca\/program?classificationId=51e2209d-b659-4c41-9fb3-1c52df283d74#\">REGISTER: Aquatics Summer Camps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n                            \n\n\n<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h2 id=\"other-national-lifeguard-programs\" class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative text-2xl 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