Learn advanced lifesaving skills that will prepare you for lifeguarding. Bronze Cross is required for National Lifeguard and instructor certifications. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 13+

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion Award and a current Alberta workplace approved Intermediate First Aid Certification

This course is designed for people who have an expired Bronze Cross Award. You will learn updated techniques and first aid skills. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for recertification.

Age: 13+

Prerequisite: Previously held a Bronze Cross Award (please bring proof of certification on the first day)

You will begin to understand lifesaving principles and learn the four components of water rescue. You will also learn CPR-C and AED. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 13+

Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years old

Kids and teens will learn the skills necessary for Bronze Medallion. They will grow their confidence in the water and learn CPR-A. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 12 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Swim Patrol: Rookie, Ranger or Star, or Swimmer 6 or equivalent

Kids and teens will increase their swimming ability and be introduced to lifesaving skills, through in-water and pool deck activities.

Ages: 8 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Swim at least 50 metres and tread water for one minute.

Learn the skills necessary to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses. You will also be certified in CPR. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

Prerequisite: Current Bronze Cross or higher

Renew your certification, learn updates for Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses. Full attendance is required and a practical observation must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

Prerequisite: Swim for Life® 2015 Mandatory update and First Aid and Resuscitation Content 2016 mandatory update/2021 Bronze update

Expand on the skills and judgement you learned in Bronze Cross to become a certified lifeguard. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and current Intermediate First Aid certifications

Renew your National Lifeguard certification. You will learn new lifesaving techniques and practice previously learned skills. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 16+

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard certification

Kids and teens will increase their individual fitness levels and swimming skills, as well as continue to learn first aid skills in this pre-Bronze program. They will work on meeting a timed 100 metre and 350 metre workout, swimming with clothes on, conducting primary assessments and initiating first aid skills and victim recognition.

Ages: 8 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Swimmer 6

This pre-Bronze program will help to prepare your kid/teen for the Bronze Star. This program has three modules that will focus on water proficiency, first aid skills and recognition and rescue techniques. Skills learned include timed and endurance swims, swimming with clothes on, Water Smart® behaviour, rescue skills and first aid performance.

Age: 8 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Swimmer 6

This pre-Bronze program will enhance kids and teens in-water skills, first aid skills and recognition and rescue knowledge. They will work on meeting timed and endurance swim requirements, refining swim strokes and first aid performance.

Age: 8 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Swim Patrol: Rookie