Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.

Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (purchased during registration)
Prerequisites: 13 years of age by exam date or Bronze STAR certified (need not be current).

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 Emergency 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 Camps is currently open.

 

Spring 2025 Bronze Medallion + EFA CPR/B

Saturday(s) & Wednesday(s) 5:00 – 7:30pm May 10 – June 14 [no class May 17 ]

Course Fee: $182.00 + Canadian Lifesaving Manual ($55)

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

 

2025 Summer Camps – Bronze Medallion & EFA

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

Camp Offering #2: Mon July 21 – Fri July 25

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

Camp Offering #4: Mon Aug 18 – Fri Aug 22

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

Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Camp Fee: $414.00 + $55 Canadian Lifesaving 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 available as an ‘add-on’ during registration for $30/week. Early supervision runs from 8:00 – 8:30am and Late supervision runs from 4:30 – 5:00pm.

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 Lifesaving Manual  will be issued candidates who purchased a manual during the first day of camp.
  • 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) – 2nd 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 3rd floor will be open.

Register

Registration by phone or in person is on available during our hours of operation. Register online 24/7. To register in person, visit our Welcome Centre in the Alumni Hall.