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 – 12 years

Your child will learn about being safe when they are at home and in their community without direct supervision.

  • Safety strategies for home and community
  • Basic first aid techniques
  • Staying safe when unsupervised

At Cobourg Y:

    • Saturday, July 18th | 11am to 4pm.

At  Campbellford Y (at Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre):

    • Next sessions dates coming soon.
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Cost is $46.50 Members / $67 Non-Members.

Register for Stay Safe

LEADERSHIP COURSES

We will be running these courses this summer:

  • Centennial Pool: Bronze Medallion/ Bronze Cross/ Basic First Aid Course
  • Centennial Pool: National Lifeguard & Intermediate First Aid Course
  • Campbellford Y: Bronze Medallion/Cross and Basic First Aid
  • Campbellford Y: Intermediate First Aid
  • Campbellford Y: National Lifeguard

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO FIND DATES AND DETAILS!

Bronze Medallion/ Bronze Cross/ Basic First Aid Course

Ages: 13+

Centennial Pool, Cobourg
    • July 20 – July 24
    • 9:00am – 5:00pm 
100% attendance and participation is required.
Cost is $418 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
 
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Campbellford YMCA
    • July 27 – July 31
    • 9:00am – 5:00pm 
100% attendance and participation is required.
Cost is $418 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
 
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National Lifeguard & Intermediate First Aid Course

Ages: 15+

Pre-Requisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid/CPR ‘C’ (proof must be shown on the first day)

  • Centennial Pool, Cobourg
  • August 10 – August 14
  • 9:00am – 6:30pm 
100% attendance and participation is required.
Cost is $520 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
 
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Intermediate First Aid Course

Ages: 13+

  • Campbellford YMCA
  • August 15 – August 16
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm 
100% attendance and participation is required.
Cost is $120 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
**Standard First Aid is no longer being offered and has been replaced by Intermediate First Aid as the current standard for training**
 
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National Lifeguard Course

Ages: 15+

Pre-Requisite: Bronze Cross, Intermediate First Aid (proof must be shown on the first day). Candidates must also a whistle for the first day.

  • Campbellford YMCA
  • August 24 – August 28
  • 9:00am – 2:00pm 
100% attendance and participation is required.
Cost is $395 + HST (includes all manuals and exam fees)
**There has been a recent update to first aid programming. Intermediate First Aid now replaces Standard First Aid.**
 
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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.