2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 87 Recertification Courses Course Dates Day Time Fee Location Course ID National Lifeguard - Pool May 9 Sat 10:30am-7:30pm $120 NAC 162611 Jul 4 Sat 10:30am-7:30pm $120 NAC 162612 Proof of previous certifications: NL Pool, CPR C and AMOA (need not be current) National Lifeguard - Waterfront Jun 20 Sat 9 am-6 pm $120 Westwood 162625 Swim for Life Instructor May 30 Sat 9:30 am-3 pm $120 Beban 162637 Jul 25 Sat 9:30 am-3 pm $120 Beban 162642 Aug 23 Sun 9:30 am-3 pm $120 Beban 162643 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: Withdrawals with refund will only be provided for Aquatic Leadership courses with a minimum of seven days advanced notice. Withdrawals within seven days of start date are refunded at 50%. No refunds on or after start date. Advanced Aquatic Courses Course Dates Day Time Fee Location Course ID Bronze Medallion Apr 12-May 10 Sun 11 am-3 pm $220 Beban 162654 Jul 20-24 M-F 12:30-4:30 pm $220 Westwood 162606 Aug 10-14 M-F 12:30-4:30 pm $220 Westwood 162607 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 May 24-Jun 21 Sun 11 am-4 pm $200 Beban 162650 Jul 27-31 M-F 11:30am-4:30pm $200 Beban 162608 Aug 24-28 M-F 11:30am-4:30pm $200 Beban 162609 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. Standard First Aid Apr 11 & 12 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 161210 May 30 & 31 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 161208 Jun 13 & 14 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 161207 Aug 29 & 30 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $185 Beban 161227 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. National Lifeguard - Pool Jul 8-18 W-Sat 11 am-5:30 pm $499 NAC 162610 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 (does not have to be current). 100% attendance is mandatory for completion. National Lifeguard - Waterfront Jun 22-25 M-Th 10 am-5 pm $270 Westwood 162623 100% attendance is mandatory for completion. Swim Instructor Aug 4-14 M-F 9 am-3 pm $499 Beban 162636 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.

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