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 opens November 6th at 9:00am.

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

 

Fall 2024 Bronze Star 

Saturday(s) 5:15 – 6:15pm or 6:30 – 7:30pm Sept. 21 – Dec. 7 [no class Oct. 12 & 19 ]

Course Fee: $142.00

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

Winter 2025 Bronze Star 

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).

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 3rd 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

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.