Certifications and Workshops

A boy practices life saving techniques in the pool

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Junior Blues FAQs including information on waitlists, space availability and more.

Junior Blues information on how to register including registration forms for in-person and faxed registrations. To register for a Gymnastics program online click on the learn more button below or, if you know the barcode go directly to the online registration system.

Important Information about certifications & workshops

Prerequisites

All first aid, lifesaving, lifeguarding and swim instruction programs have prerequisites which must be obtained prior to the start of the course. Please review the prerequisites for each course carefully and be prepared to show proof at the first course. If you have any questions, you may contact us for clarification. 

Privacy Notice

All certification courses require candidates to be registered with the governing body (Red Cross or Lifesaving Society). Personal information will be shared, including name, address, phone number, birth date and email.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor - Course Pathway

Is it your goal to become a certified lifeguard and swim instructor? Wondering what order to take the courses in?  Review "How to become a lifeguard" and "How to become a Swim Instructor".

Attendance and Participation

All certification courses are designed for 100% active participation; including in-water participation for aquatics courses in order to learn and demonstrate the skills and competencies required to pass a course. We recommend that you review the course dates carefully before registering for the course to ensure your child is able to attend each week. In the event of an absence due to medical reasons please contact us for details. 

Lifesaving & Lifeguarding

The Lifesaving Society provides a fun and challenging progression of lifesaving and lifeguarding training programs. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, water-rescue skills, fitness and first aid skills. 

Programs offered:

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid

Bronze Cross

National Lifeguard Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR-C

This 2 day course provides first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

Standard First Aid and CPR-C (Lifesaving Society)

Summer Camp - Lifesaving and Lifeguarding

Develop your lifesaving skills through these half day condensed certification courses.

Courses offered:

Bronze Star

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Swim Instructor/Lifesaving Instructor

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.

The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's: Canadian Swim Patrol Program, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross etc.

Programs Offered:

LSS Swim Instructor/Lifesaving Instructor