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 | Bronze Cross Aquatic Leadership Camp | Monday - Friday | Aug 24 - Aug 28 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | $252 |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Friday | Aug 14 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | Aug 15-16 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Bronze Star | Thursdays | Sept 24 - Dec 10 | 5:15pm - 6:45pm | $115 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion with Basic First Aid CPR-C | Saturdays | Sept 26 - Dec 12 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | $210 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Mondays | Sept 21 - Dec 7 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | $160 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | Sept 12 - 13 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Sunday | Dec 13 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Saturday | Dec 12 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Life Saving Society Swim Instructor Recertification | Saturday | Dec 5 | 3:00pm - 8:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | Bronze Star | Mondays | Sept 21 - Dec 7 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $115 + HST |
| Bronze Cross | Mondays | Sept 21 - Dec 7 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | $160 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | Sept 22 - Dec 8 | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | $320 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | Sept 10 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | Oct 22 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | Nov 26 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Bronze Cross | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Aug 21 - 23 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $160 + HST |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | Aug 29-30 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Bronze Star | Mondays | Sept 21 - Dec 7 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | $115 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion with Basic First Aid CPR-C | Fridays | Sept 25 - Oct 30 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $210 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Fridays | Nov 6 - Dec 11 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm | $160 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Tuesdays | Sept 15 - Dec 8 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm | $320 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Sunday | October 8 | 3:00pm - 8:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | Sept 26 & 27 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | Dec 19 & 20 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C Recertification | Saturday | Oct 7 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Life Saving Society Swim Instructor Recertification | Sunday | Oct 8 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| YMCA Swim Instructor | Saturday & Sunday | Oct 17, 18 & 24 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor | Saturday & Sunday | Nov 14, 15 & 21 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor | Sundays | Nov 22 - Dec 6 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $200 + 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.