Sign up at the YMCA for the courses you need to pursue your goal of becoming a Lifeguard.
Lifeguarding makes great employment and provides you with skills and learning that will last a lifetime.
During certain times of the year, YMCA Northumberland offers certification for Standard First Aid, Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion, National Lifeguard (Pool) and National Lifeguard (Waterfront).
Find our latest course offerings below:
YOUTH COURSES
COBOURG & CAMPBELLFORD Ys : Red Cross Stay Safe Courses
For Youth Ages 9 – 13 years
Your child will learn about being safe when they are at home and in their community without direct supervision.
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Safety strategies for home and community
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Basic first aid techniques
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Staying safe when unsupervised
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Course Runs at the Campbellford Y for one day: Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost is $46.50 Members / $67 Non-Members.
LEADERSHIP COURSES
We will be running these courses this spring:
- Cobourg Y : Standard First Aid / CPR “C” Course
- Campbellford Y: Bronze Cross March Break Crash Course
- Cobourg Y: Bronze Cross Weekend Course
- Campbellford Y: National Lifeguard with Standard First Aid Course
- Cobourg Y: National Lifeguard Two Weekend Course
- Cobourg Y : National Lifeguard Recertification Course
- Cobourg Y: Bronze Medallion Weekend Course
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO FIND DATES AND DETAILS!
Cobourg Y : Standard First Aid / CPR “C” Course
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Cobourg Y Facility
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9:00am – 5:00pm
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March 7 & 8
Campbellford Y: Bronze Medallion + Bronze Cross March Break Crash Course
Ages:13+ (no other pre-requisites required) This is a special joint course.
Location: Campbellford Indoor Pool
Course Schedule:
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Runs for 5 Classes (days) from 9:00am – 5:00pm
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Monday to Friday; March 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20
Cobourg Y: Bronze Cross Weekend Course
Ages:13+
Pre-Requisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid or Standard First Aid, EFA or SFA (proof must be shown on the 1st day)
Location: Cobourg Indoor Pool
Course Schedule:
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Friday, March 27: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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Saturday, March 28: 9:00am – 6:00pm
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Sunday, March 29: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Campbellford Y: National Lifeguard with Standard First Aid Course
Ages:15+
Pre-Requisite: Bronze Cross
Course Schedule:
Runs for 7 Classes (days) from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Sat. March 28, Sun. March 29,
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Sun. April 12, Sun. April 19, Sun. April 26,
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Sun. May 3, Sun. May 10
Cobourg Y: National Lifeguard Two Weekend Course
Ages:15+
Pre-Requisite: Bronze Cross and current Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’
Course Schedule:
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Weekend 1: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
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Weekend 2: Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26
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Fridays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Cobourg Y : National Lifeguard Recertification Course
SPLASH BACK TO AQUATICS!
Train, recertify, and join our dynamic aquatics team!
If you’ve held your National Lifeguard Certification in the past, we’ll get you ready to dive back into Lifeguarding in no time.
Course Schedule
Saturday, April 26: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost is $95 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
For specific questions or for any pre-requisites, please email copies to [email protected] 1 week before course starts. Also, proof of age must be shown on the 1st day of course when required.
Cobourg Y: Bronze Medallion Course
Ages:13+
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Cobourg Indoor Pool
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9:00am – 5:00pm
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Next sessions dates coming soon.