YMCA Aquatic Enrichment Programs
Open the door to employment and volunteer possibilities
Certification as a lifeguard or swimming instructor can lead to employment opportunities at the YMCA and elsewhere. You will also develop leadership skills that can have a profound impact on your future success.
Aquatic Enrichment Programming
| Branch | Course | Day | Dates | Time | Fees (HST extra) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara West | National Lifeguard | Saturday & Sunday | November 1 - November 16 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $320 + HST |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Sunday | December 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Bronze Star & Basic First Aid CPR-A | Thursdays | January 8 - March 5 | 5:15pm - 6:45pm | $125 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid with CPR-B | Wednesdays | January 7 - March 4 | 4:45pm - 7:15pm | $200 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Saturdays | January 10 - March 7 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $160 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Sunday | February 22 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | January 10 & 11 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| LSS Swim Instructor Recertification | Sunday | February 1 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | November 13 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid with CPR-B | Tuesdays | January 6 - March 3 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | $200 + HST | |
| Bronze Star + Basic First Aid | Tuesdays | January 6 - March 3 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $125 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | February 5 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | March 5 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Standard First Aid CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | November 1-2 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST |
| Bronze Cross | Fridays | November 7 - December 12 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $160 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid & CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | November 22-23 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Standard First Aid & CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | December 27-28 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Monday - Sunday | December 29 - January 4 (No Class Dec 31 & Jan 1) | 9:00am - 7:00pm | $320 + HST |
To earn your enrichment course certification, you must attend every session—100% attendance is required.
Refunds and Cancellation
- Refunds minus a $20 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations requested prior to 48 hours of the program start date/time. All refund requests must be in writing (e-mail us)
- Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the program start date. We cannot issue refunds or credits for participant absences, illness, or missed programs
- Full refunds will be issued if programs are not able to operate as a result of Government or Public Health directives
Making Waves Swimming & Leadership Bursary
Become a lifeguard at the YMCA and we will help cover 90% the costs.
A Making Waves Swimming and Leadership Bursary provides a complementary child or youth membership and access to YMCA swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs. Learn more about how to apply for the Making Waves Swimming & Leadership Bursary.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
Check out these steps to learn life-saving skills, gain experience and ignite your career path at the YMCA of Niagara.