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 (purchased during registration)
• Canadian Lifesaving Manual (typically acquired during Bronze Medallion course)

Prerequisites:

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

NOTE: All candidates must attend the final practical Exam which will be held on the final day of the course. No alternative exam date or time is available.

NOTE: Candidate will be required to complete the written Standard First Aid test prior to the final practical exam.

Registration for Spring 2025 programing will open April 9th @ 9:00am.

Registration for the 2025 Summer Camp program is currently open.

 

Spring 2025 Bronze Cross + SFA CPR-C/AED

Sat(s) 4:00 – 7:30pm & Wed(s) 5:00 – 8:30pm May 10 – June 14 [no class May 17 ]

Course Fee: $206.00 + First Aid Manual ($25)

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

 

 

Summer 2025 Bronze Cross & SFA Camps

Camp Offering #1: Mon July 7 – Fri July 11

Camp Offering #2: Mon July 14 – Fri July 18

Camp Offering #3: Mon July 28 – Fri Aug 1

Camp Offering #4: Mon Aug 11 – Fri Aug 15

Camp Offering #5: Mon Aug 25 – Fri Aug 29

Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Camp Fee: $429.00 + $25 First Aid Manual (a daily cafeteria lunch included)

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 summer lifesaving camps. Parents are asked to provide nutritious snacks for lifesaving candidate(s).

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. Self-Sign Out sheet can be completed in advance and brought with your child during the first day.

 

Items to note in preparation for your camp:

• 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 are strongly recommended. Borrowing goggles from our ‘lost & found’ is not recommended for health & safety reasons.
• A notebook and a pen or pencil may be needed as the courses progress.
• Manuals: The Canadian First Aid manual will be issued candidates who purchased a manual during the first day of camp. The Canadian Lifesaving Manual (received during the Bronze Medallion course) is also required. Replacement Canadian Lifesaving Manuals can be purchased as an optional ‘add-on’ during registration.

• A full cafeteria LUNCH IS INCLUDED with our March Break and Summer Lifesaving Camps. No outside food is allowed inside the dining area. Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options. 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.
• For those not familiar with the Carleton Campus, see this map: Campus Map The POOL is in the Athletics Centre (AC) – 2^nd Floor, which is attached to Alumni Hall (AH) and the Field House (FH).

• The camp runs 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
• Please 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, in order to avoid getting a ticket from Parking Services.
• The main locker rooms are available for use.
• 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.

Register

• Spring / Summer Registration
• By Phone: 613-520-4480
• Register in Person *