Bronze Cross + Standard First Aid CPR-C/AED Courses & Camps

Candidates in Bronze Cross begin the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

Required: First Aid Manual & Canadian Lifesaving Manual (typically acquired during Bronze Medallion course)

Prerequisites:

1. Bronze Medallion
2. Emergency (EFA) from one of these approved agencies.

Registrations for Holiday & March Break Camps opens November 6th at 9:00am.

Registration for the Winter 2025 program will open December 4th at 9:00am.

 

Fall 2024 Bronze Cross + SFA CPR-C/AED

Saturday(s) 4:00 – 7:30pm Sept. 21 – Dec. 7 [no class Oct. 12 & 19 ]

Course Fee: $206.00 + First Aid Manual ($20)

* Meet on pool deck 10-15min prior to course start

 

Winter 2025 Bronze Cross + SFA CPR-C/AED

Saturday(s) 4:00 – 7:30pm Jan 11 – April 5 [no class Feb 15, 22, Mar 15 ]

Course Fee: $206.00 + First Aid Manual ($20)

* Meet on pool deck 10-15min prior to course start

 

2024 – 2025 Holiday Camp

Camp Fee: $361+ First Aid Manual ($20)

Dates: Monday, December 30th – Saturday, January 4 (excluding January 1st)

Time: 8:30 am-4:30pm.

Drop-Off time is 8:30 – 8:45am in the Field House

Pick-Up time is at 4:15 – 4:30pm in the Field House.

Early/Late supervision is NOT available. Please note that LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED with our holiday lifesaving camps. Parents are asked to provide a nutritious packed lunch and snacks for lifesaving candidate(s).

 

2025 March Break Camp

Camp Fee: $421 + First Aid Manual ($20)

Dates: Monday, March 10th – Friday, March 14th

Time: 8:30 am-4:30pm.

Drop-Off time is 8:30 – 8:45am in the Field House

Pick-Up time is at 4:15 – 4:30pm in the Field House.

Early/Late supervision is NOT available. Please note that LUNCH IS INCLUDED with our March Break lifesaving camps. Parents are asked to provide nutritious snacks for lifesaving candidate(s).

What to bring:

• 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.
• Towels – it’s beneficial to have more than (1) towel in order to stay warm and dry in-between swims.
• Swim Goggles – are strongly recommended.
• Lunch and Snacks – Please keep in mind that Carleton Pool is a nut-free zone.

For those not familiar with the Carleton Campus, see this map: Campus Map.

Keep in mind that Parking is not free, so please pay for parking if you intend to stay in Lot 5 longer than just a drop-off/pick-up, in order to avoid getting a ticket from Parking Services.

Lockers in the main locker rooms are available for day use. We recommend that candidates bring clothes/valuables 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.

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback … PLEASE talk to the Instructor or the Lifesaving Camp Supervisor.

SELF-SIGN OUT – 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.

Register

• Fall / Winter Registration
• By Phone: 613-520-4480
• Register in Person *