Fall_2026Winter2027ActivityGuide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 85 Advanced Aquatic Courses Course Dates Day Time Fee Location Course ID Bronze Medallion Oct 18-Nov 8 Sun 11:30 am-5 pm $285 Beban 173557 Jan 16-Feb 6 Sat 11:30 am-5 pm $285 Beban 173561 Mar 15-Mar 19 M-F 3-7:30 pm $285 Beban 173559 Judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness will be evaluated. Students acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on and around the water. Prerequisites: 13 years of age (by last day of course) or Bronze Star (does not have to be current ). 100% attendance is mandatory for completion. Bronze Cross Nov 22-Dec 13 Sun 11:30 am-5 pm $230 Beban 173804 Feb 20-Mar 13 Sat 11:30 am-5 pm $230 Beban 173810 Mar 22-25 M-Th 2:30-8 pm $230 Beban 173816 Students begin transitioning from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepare for assistant lifeguard responsibilities. Students begin to strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and apply active surveillance principles and techniques in aquatic facilities. The importance of teamwork and communication are emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (does not have to be current). 100 % attendance is mandatory for completion. Intermediate First Aid (previously called Standard First Aid) Oct 24 & 25 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 175512 Nov 28 & 29 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 175304 Jan 9 & 10 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 175322 Feb 6 & 7 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 175324 This Red Cross First Aid course includes all of the Emergency First Aid and CPR C instruction on day one before covering head and spine injuries, bone and joint injuries, environmental conditions, poisons and sudden medical emergencies on day two. Prerequisites: 13 years of age is recommended. 100 % attendance is mandatory for completion. See First Aid Section for more options. National Lifeguard - Pool Dec 20-23, 27-30 Sun-Wed 10 am-4:30 pm $615 NAC 173523 Mar 15-18, 22-25 M-Th 10 am-4:30 pm $615 NAC 173521 This is the national standard for lifeguards in Canada. Candidates develop the fundamental values, judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of course), Bronze Cross (does not have to be current), Standard First Aid/Intermediate First Aid (does not have to be current). 100% attendance is mandatory. Swim for Life Instructor Oct 24-Nov 28 Sat 8:30 am-4 pm $620 Beban 173538 Mar 15-19, 22-25 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $620 Beban 173552 Students will be certified to teach the Lifesaving Society’s programs, such as Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol. Prerequisites: 15 years of age (by last day of course), Bronze Cross (does not have to be current). Completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session. 100% attendance is required. Lifesaving Instructor Jan 24-Mar 7 Sun 8:30 am-3:30 pm $620 Beban 173553 The lifesaving Instructor course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate a variety of programs including Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Junior Lifeguard Club. Recertification Courses National Lifeguard - Pool Oct 17 Sat 10:30am-7:30pm $150 NAC 173524 Jan 9 Sat 10:30am-7:30pm $150 NAC 173525 Mar 6 Sat 10:30am-7:30pm $150 NAC 173526 Prerequisite: Additional Lifeguard Pool (does not have to be current). Swim for Life Instructor Oct 4 Sun 9:30 am-2 pm $175 Beban 173527 Nov 15 Sun 9:30 am-2 pm $175 Beban 173529 Jan 10 Sun 9:30 am-2 pm $175 Beban 173530 Mar 13 Sat 10:30 am-3 pm $175 Beban 173531 Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Pool (does not have to be current), Swim for Life Instructor (within 5 yrs), completed online Adapted Swim Instructor course prior to attending the in-person session. Lifesaving Instructor Jan 16 Sat 10 am-2:30 pm $150 NAC 173554 Prerequisite: Lifesaving Instructor (within 5 years). NOTE: All candidates are required to present their original certification at the start of the recertification clinic. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion. REFUND POLICY: Advanced Leadership courses require a minimum of 7 days notice for a full refund. No refunds after program has started.

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