Campers will develop first aid and water rescue skills in a fun team environment. They will improve their physical fitness and swimming efficiency while learning decision making skills to rescue themselves and others.  

Prerequisites  

• Minimum 13 years of age by last day of camp or certified in Bronze Star   
• Ability to swim at least 400m and support oneself in deep water.   
• Completion of Swimming Lessons or Swimmers’ Camp recommended  

Special features

• Materials (provided): Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Bronze Medallion Workbook,   
• CPR Face Shield   

Successful candidates receive:   

• Bronze Medallion certification  
• Emergency First Aid with CPR-B/AED certification  

Schedule

Bronze Cross prepares lifesavers for the safety supervision role and responsibilities of assistant lifeguards in aquatic facilities. Campers will refine their first aid and water rescue skills, improve their physical fitness and swimming efficiency, while learning decision making skills to run an aquatic environment and keep swimmers safe.   

Prerequisites

• Bronze Medallion certification   
• Ability to swim at least 400m and support oneself in deep water.   
• Completion of Emergency First Aid or Standard Fist Aid  

Special features   

• Materials (provided): Bronze Cross Workbook, CPR Face Shield  

Successful candidates receive:

• Bronze Cross certification  
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED certification 

Schedule

*4 day week

This camp develops basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes that will assist a lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Candidates will also receive specific knowledge and training in the use of oxygen delivery systems and other airway management techniques.  

Prerequisites

• Minimum 15 years of age by last day of camp   
• Bronze Cross certification  
• Standard First Aid certification from one of: Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol or St. John Ambulance  
• Ability to swim at least 400m in 10 minutes or better and support oneself in deep water with a 20lb object and swim 15 meters underwater.  

Special features

• Materials (provided): Alert: Lifeguarding in Action, CPR Face Shield  

Successful candidates receive:   

• National Lifeguard Pool certification  
• Airway Management certification  

 Schedule