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 Star Aquatic Leadership Camp | Monday - Friday | July 13 - July 17 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | $252 |
| Bronze Medallion Aquatic Leadership Camp | Monday - Friday | August 10 - August 14 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | $252 | |
| Bronze Cross Aquatic Leadership Camp | Monday - Friday | August 24 - August 28 | 8:00am - 4:00pm | $252 | |
| Life Saving Society Swim Instructor Recertification | Friday | July 10 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Friday | August 14 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | August 15-16 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Niagara Centre | National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | June 18 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST |
| Bronze Star | Mondays | June 29 - August 24 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | $125 + HST | |
| Bronze Medallion & Basic First Aid CPR-C | Mondays | June 29 - August 24 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | $200 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | July 16 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Thursday | August 14 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Port Colborne | Standard First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | June 13 & 14 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST |
| Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid/CPR-B | Friday , Saturday, Sunday | June 19-21 | Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm | $200 + HST | |
| Life Saving Society Swim Instructor Recertification | Saturday | June 27 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | July 11-12 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C | Saturday & Sunday | August 29-30 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $130 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays | July 17-19 and July 24-26 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | $320 + HST | |
| Life Saving Society Swim Instructor Recertification | Saturday | August 8 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | $95 + HST | |
| National Lifeguard Recertification | Saturday | August 8 | 2:30pm - 7:00pm | $110 + HST | |
| Bronze Cross | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | August 21 - 23 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $160 + 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.