Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 71 Recertification Courses Course Dates Day Time Fee Location Course ID National Lifeguard Dec 8 Sun 9 am-6 pm $120 Beban 122310 Mar 1 Sat 9 am-6 pm $120 Beban 122311 Proof of previous certifications: NL Pool, CPR C and AMOA (need not be current) Lifesaving Instructor Mar 1 Sat 10:30 am-3 pm $120 NAC 130943 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 Jan 11-Feb 1 Sat 11:30 am-5 pm $199 Beban 122204 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 23-Dec 14 Sat 11:30 am-5 pm $195 Beban 122205 Feb 8-Mar 1 Sat 11:30 am-5 pm $195 Beban 122206 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 Jan 25 & 26 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $177 Beban 132238 Mar 1 & 2 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $177 Beban 131899 Apr 5 & 6 Sat & Sun 9 am-5:30 pm $177 Beban 131900 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 Dec 22-24 & Dec 27-31 Sun-Tue Fri-Tue 9 am-3:30 pm $499 Beban 122307 Mar 17-28 Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm $499 Beban 122308 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. Swim for Life Instructor Jan 12-Feb 16 Sun 9 am-6 pm $450 Beban 122313 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). 100% attendance is required. Lifesaving Instructor Jan 4-Feb 8 Sat 8:30 am-3 pm $450 Beban 123239 Students will be certified to teach the Lifesaving Society Bronze Program and Junior Lifeguard Club. Prerequisites: 15 years of age and completion of Bronze Cross.