Aquatics & Safety Certifications

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross 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. Varied lessons of in-water practice, classroom sessions, and fun scenario play will be the field for candidates to learn CPR, first aid, water rescues, teamwork, communication, and endurance, including a timed 400m swim. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. Skill evaluation will be on-going; therefore, 100% participation is required. 8 days. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

High Five Training Workshops: Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is a 4-hour training workshop that equips front-line leaders, or anyone interested in working with children ages 4-12, with the tools to enhance the quality of recreation programs. Front-line leaders will learn how to create a child-centered program ensuring each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive needs are met. Perfect for camp counsellors, after-school staff, swim instructors, and coaches. After completion, you will also receive free online training from HIGH FIVE titled Healthy Minds for Healthy Children. * Registration ends 1 week prior to start date.