This course develops 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.

July 18 - July 22

4:30 - 6:30 pm

August 29 - September 2

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

This course 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.

August 22 - August 26

1:30 - 6:30 p.m.

$195 + HST

Exam on Friday August 25 (subject to change) 

This course begins 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.

August 22 - August 26

1:30 - 6:30 p.m.

$210 + HST

June 14 - July 19 (6 weeks)

July 26 - August 30 (6 weeks)

6:40-7:40 p.m. 

$67 + HST

June 16 - July 21 (6 weeks)

July 28 - September 1 (6 weeks) 

6:40-7:40 p.m. 

$67 + HST