JLC camp stresses fun and aquatic skill development based on personal-best achievement, building on skills they already have. Junior Lifeguard Club members work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on: Swimming skills, Lifesaving skills, Lifesaving knowledge, Leadership & teamwork, community education, Competition, Personal fitness. Candidates must be comfortable in deep water, able to swim 50m, front crawl and tread water for one minute.

This fun filled camp offers a great balance of lifesaving and leadership building activities. This is an excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. The camp is designed to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills both individually and in partners. Candidates begin developing the skills needed to be their own lifeguard.

Recommended for those 10-12 years who can swim 300 meters. Swimming ability is the only prerequisite. However, the target age is 12.

This camp certifies participants in both Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C. Participants are provided with the knowledge, skill, fitness and judgment required to respond to complex water rescue situations in a fun filled camp setting! Participants learn tows, carries, defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious, unconscious, and injured victim types.

Prerequisites: No age requirement for candidates with Bronze Star. Those without Bronze Star must be 13 years of age by exam date (Proof of age required). Bronze Star and AquaQuest 12 or Red Cross Swim Kids 10 are strongly recommended.

NOTE: The required Canadian Lifesaving Manual ($43.00)  is NOT included in the course fee and must be paid when registering.

This camp certifies candidates with both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C. This course designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion, Emergency First Aid or CPR-B. No Age requirement.

NOTE: The required Canadian First Aid Manual ($14.50)  is NOT included in the course fee and must be paid when registering. If you do not have the CLM from your Medallion course, the $43.00 manual fee should also be paid at registration.

Learn how to be a lifeguard in this 6 day intensive course covering the Lifesaving Society’s NLS (core and pool) standards. Learn about teamwork, leadership, communication, accident prevention,
emergency procedures and response, and much more in a positive and supportive environment with the experienced and energetic C.U. Aquatics Staff.

Apprenticeship or ‘shadow-guarding’ sessions will be incorporated into the 6-day program. Candidates will need appropriate swim wear, a towel and a whistle (Fox 40 recommended).

The ‘Alert Manual’ required for this course is NOT included in the course fee. A manual fee of $43.00 must be paid when registering.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age (proof required by exam date), Bronze Cross AND a current Standard First Aid and CPR-C.