Bronze Medallion with EFA and CPR B at Cooper Koo Family YMCA Main Pool

    Bronze Medallion with EFA and CPR B | #133586
    5 hours 30 minutes
    13+

    as at 6 Jul 2026

    6 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

    Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

    9:00am - 2:30pm

    Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

    Cooper Koo Family YMCA

    Main Pool

    Fee: $260
    Description

    This is the first required course to become a Lifeguard. You can take Bronze Star before this course, but it's not required. Participants will develop an understanding of lifesaving principles and learn valuable skills needed to be successful in an aquatic emergency.
    Emergency First Aid with CPR B is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries, recognized by Ontario's Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.
    Prerequisite: Age 13 or Bronze Star certification.

    Location

    Located in the heart of the quickly growing Canary District, our newest Centre of Community is an 82,000 square foot, fully accessible facility. It features something for everyone, including two pools, an indoor track and gymnasium, weight room, cardio machines, green roof, kids' play structure, cycling studio, functional fitness training space, and more. Camp programs are available during school breaks throughout the year.

    More Information
    • Registration starts for Non-residents2026/01/14 09:00
    • Registration starts for Members2026/01/14 09:00
    • Registration ends2026/07/01 23:58
    Notes
    PREREQUISITES:
    Age 13 or Bronze Star certification
    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
    Please bring a bathing suit, towel, goggles and deck shoes with good grips to each day of the course. Did you know you can work at the Y when you're 15 years old and have Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications? Apply at ymcagta.org
    CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.

    * Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.

    ** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.

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