Bronze Star candidates will work to develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended.)

Registrations for Holiday & March Break Camps is now open.

Registration for the Winter 2025 programs is now open.

Registration for the Summer 2025 Camps will open January 16th at 9:00am.

 

Winter 2025 Bronze Star (weekly)

Saturday(s) 5:15 – 6:15pm or 6:30 – 7:30pm January 11 – April 5 [no class Feb 15, 22, Mar 15 ]

Course Fee: $142.00

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

 

2024 – 2025 Holiday Camp

Camp Fee: $324

Dates: Monday, December 30th – Friday, January 3rd (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: $384

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).

 

2025 Summer Camp –  Bronze Star & Basic First Aid

Camp Offering #1: Mon June 30 – Fri July 4 (Excluding Tuesday July 1)

Camp Offering #2: Tues Aug 5 – Fri Aug 8

Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Camp Fee: $380.00 (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 $25/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.

 

Items to note in preparation for your summer 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 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.